Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
181
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE37 · Sunderland
253
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Newcastle Upon Tyne has less crime — 181 vs 253 incidents in April 2026.
Washington saw somewhat more crime than Newcastle Upon Tyne in April 2026 (253 vs 181 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Upon Tyne sees higher rates of Public order (22), while Washington has more Shoplifting (41). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded fewer crimes than Washington — 181 vs 253 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Washington is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne saw higher rates of Public order while Washington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded fewer total crimes (181 vs 253).