Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH6 · County Durham
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE38 · Sunderland
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Shadforth has less crime — 6 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Washington recorded substantially more crime than Shadforth in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 6, a 20.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shadforth sees higher rates of Other crime (1) and Vehicle crime (1), while Washington has more Anti-social behaviour (27) and 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, Shadforth recorded fewer crimes than Washington — 6 vs 125 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Shadforth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Shadforth saw higher rates of Other crime and Vehicle crime while Washington had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Shadforth recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 125).