Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE4 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
492
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE38 · Sunderland
154
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Washington has less crime — 154 vs 492 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Washington in April 2026 — 492 incidents compared to 154, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Upon Tyne sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (43), while Washington has more Shoplifting (19). 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, Washington recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 154 vs 492 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Washington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Washington recorded fewer total crimes (154 vs 492).