Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH9 · County Durham
179
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE38 · Sunderland
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Washington has less crime — 125 vs 179 incidents in February 2026.
Stanley saw somewhat more crime than Washington in February 2026 (179 vs 125 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stanley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26), while Washington has more Shoplifting (12). 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, Washington recorded fewer crimes than Stanley — 125 vs 179 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Stanley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Washington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Washington recorded fewer total crimes (125 vs 179).