Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR2 · Sunderland
109
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE38 · Sunderland
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Sunderland has less crime — 109 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Sunderland and Washington recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 109 and 125 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sunderland sees higher rates of Burglary (9), 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, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than Washington — 109 vs 125 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Sunderland saw higher rates of Burglary while Washington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Sunderland recorded fewer total crimes (109 vs 125).