Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
168
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE37 · Sunderland
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Washington has less crime — 134 vs 168 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne saw somewhat more crime than Washington in February 2026 (168 vs 134 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Upon Tyne sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18), while Washington has more Shoplifting (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Washington recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 134 vs 168 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Washington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Washington recorded fewer total crimes (134 vs 168).