Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE5 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
416
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE37 · Sunderland
253
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Washington has less crime — 253 vs 416 incidents in April 2026.
Newburn recorded notably higher crime than Washington in April 2026 — 416 vs 253 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Washington recorded fewer crimes than Newburn — 253 vs 416 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Newburn is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Newburn recorded 84 incidents of this type vs 73 in Washington. Overall, Washington had fewer total crimes (253 vs 416).