Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
1,066
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE37 · Sunderland
253
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Washington has less crime — 253 vs 1,066 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Washington in April 2026 — 1,066 incidents compared to 253, a 4.2x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Newcastle Upon Tyne records significantly more (259 vs 73 incidents). 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne — 253 vs 1,066 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded 259 incidents of this type vs 73 in Washington. Overall, Washington had fewer total crimes (253 vs 1,066).