Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE27 · North Tyneside
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE37 · Sunderland
253
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 123 vs 253 incidents in April 2026.
Washington recorded notably higher crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 253 vs 123 incidents. 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, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Washington — 123 vs 253 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Washington is above the national average.
In April 2026, North Tyneside's top crime category was Shoplifting (37 incidents) while Washington's was Violence & sexual offences (73 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.