Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE31 · South Tyneside
149
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE37 · Sunderland
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Washington has less crime — 134 vs 149 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside and Washington recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 149 and 134 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: South Tyneside sees higher rates of Public order (10), while Washington has more Shoplifting (21). 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 South Tyneside — 134 vs 149 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, South Tyneside saw higher rates of Public order while Washington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Washington recorded fewer total crimes (134 vs 149).