Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH6 · County Durham
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE37 · Sunderland
253
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Shadforth has less crime — 9 vs 253 incidents in April 2026.
Washington recorded substantially more crime than Shadforth in April 2026 — 253 incidents compared to 9, a 28.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shadforth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2), while Washington has more Shoplifting (41). Shadforth is below the national average while Washington is above, making Shadforth the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Shadforth recorded fewer crimes than Washington — 9 vs 253 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Shadforth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Shadforth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Washington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Shadforth recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 253).