Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR6 · Sunderland
95
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE38 · Sunderland
154
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Sunderland has less crime — 95 vs 154 incidents in April 2026.
Washington recorded notably higher crime than Sunderland in April 2026 — 154 vs 95 incidents. 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, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than Washington — 95 vs 154 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Sunderland is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Sunderland's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) while Washington's was Violence & sexual offences (43 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.