Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR8 · County Durham
334
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE38 · Sunderland
154
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Washington has less crime — 154 vs 334 incidents in April 2026.
Peterlee recorded notably higher crime than Washington in April 2026 — 334 vs 154 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peterlee sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (42), while Washington has more Anti-social behaviour (39). 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 Peterlee — 154 vs 334 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Peterlee is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Peterlee saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Washington had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Washington recorded fewer total crimes (154 vs 334).