Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE26 · North Tyneside
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE37 · Sunderland
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 84 vs 134 incidents in February 2026.
Washington recorded notably higher crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 — 134 vs 84 incidents. 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 — 84 vs 134 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, North Tyneside's top crime category was Shoplifting (25 incidents) while Washington's was Violence & sexual offences (52 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.