Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE31 · South Tyneside
167
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE38 · Sunderland
154
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Washington has less crime — 154 vs 167 incidents in April 2026.
South Tyneside and Washington recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 167 and 154 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: South Tyneside sees higher rates of Burglary (10), while Washington has more Shoplifting (19). 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 South Tyneside — 154 vs 167 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, South Tyneside saw higher rates of Burglary while Washington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Washington recorded fewer total crimes (154 vs 167).