Crime Rate in Washington Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Washington Central

The total recorded crimes in Washington Central, Sunderland, UK in May 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Washington Central crime rate of 3.66 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Washington Central, encompassing approximately 29,774 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
Washington Central Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Byland Court with total crimes: 5

How safe is Washington Central?

To understand the safety of Washington Central, we need to analyze Washington Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, Washington Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 1582 crimes compared to 1605.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Washington Central witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

    • In 2023, Washington Central had fewer crimes than the Sunderland average, with 1,512 crimes compared to 1,571. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Washington Central witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sunderland, Washington Central has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Washington Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Washington Central has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 3.66 ranking 12th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total Washington Central crimes were 1,582. The crime rate of Washington Central in 2024 was 53.13 (year) or 4.43 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Washington Central were around 1,512 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.78 (year) or 4.23 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Sunderland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Washington Central)CrimesRank (Washington Central)CrimesRank (Washington Central)
Hendon416 15,314 15,009 1
Millfield265 23,908 24,059 2
Washington North128 82,062 32,072 3
Southwick168 31,863 41,730 6
Pallion103 141,860 51,872 4
Castle163 41,383 151,500 12
St Peter's149 51,670 71,752 5
Ryhope108 131,762 61,571 9
Redhill141 61,582 101,586 8
Houghton120 91,616 81,645 7
St Anne's133 71,454 131,269 14
Hetton114 101,533 111,478 13
Sandhill96 151,474 121,506 11
Silksworth112 111,416 141,207 15
Washington West89 161,078 171,150 16
Shiney Row83 201,154 161,142 17
Washington East87 17989 20988 19
Copt Hill75 241,031 181,124 18
St Michael's86 181,000 19933 21
Barnes84 19893 23772 24
St Chad's63 25760 25945 20
Doxford77 23977 21853 22
Fulwell81 21935 22841 23
Washington South77 22818 24767 25

Washington Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20253
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 202410
November 20246
October 20245
September 202411
August 202411
July 202419
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202511
February 20254
January 20259
December 202410
November 202410
October 20248
September 202410
August 20249
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 202510
February 20252
January 20255
December 20249
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20249
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 423 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202533
March 202522
February 202510
January 202528
December 202425
November 202427
October 202439
September 202426
August 202432
July 202436
June 202474
May 202438

A total of 267 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 202513
February 202514
January 202515
December 20248
November 202423
October 202426
September 202428
August 202424
July 202426
June 202442
May 202421

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 202422
May 202423

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 284 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202515
March 202518
February 202523
January 202518
December 202427
November 202426
October 202429
September 202412
August 202417
July 202417
June 202440
May 202425

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Washington Central in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Washington Central postcode area is presented below.

1. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Byland Court (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Washington Galleries Bus Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
5. Barmston Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Fountains Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Newstead Court (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lowthian Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lindisfarne (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1

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