Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE43 · Northumberland
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE38 · Sunderland
154
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Stocksfield has less crime — 6 vs 154 incidents in April 2026.
Washington recorded substantially more crime than Stocksfield in April 2026 — 154 incidents compared to 6, a 25.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stocksfield sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2) and Burglary (1), while Washington has more Violence & sexual offences (43) and 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, Stocksfield recorded fewer crimes than Washington — 6 vs 154 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Stocksfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stocksfield saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Burglary while Washington had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Stocksfield recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 154).