Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE25 · North Tyneside
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE38 · Sunderland
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 18 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Washington recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 18, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Other crime (6) and Burglary (2), while Washington has more Violence & sexual offences (55) and Shoplifting (12). 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, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Washington — 18 vs 125 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, North Tyneside saw higher rates of Other crime and Burglary while Washington had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 125).