Crime Rate in Washington Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Washington Central

The total recorded crimes in Washington Central, Sunderland, UK in July 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Washington Central crime rate of 2.89 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-48.94% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Washington Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 10
  • Washington Galleries Bus Station with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Washington Central has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 2.89 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Washington Central)CrimesRank (Washington Central)CrimesRank (Washington Central)
Hendon346 15,314 15,009 1
Millfield266 23,908 24,059 2
Washington North123 72,062 32,072 3
Southwick175 31,863 41,730 6
Pallion124 51,860 51,872 4
St Peter's148 41,670 71,752 5
Ryhope119 81,762 61,571 9
St Anne's124 61,454 131,269 14
Houghton108 131,616 81,645 7
Redhill110 121,582 101,586 8
Hetton117 91,533 111,478 13
Silksworth116 101,416 141,207 15
Sandhill111 111,474 121,506 11
Castle93 141,383 151,500 12
Washington West84 181,078 171,150 16
Shiney Row76 201,154 161,142 17
Washington South86 16818 24767 25
Copt Hill84 171,031 181,124 18
Washington East83 19989 20988 19
St Michael's66 231,000 19933 21
St Chad's57 25760 25945 20
Doxford75 22977 21853 22
Fulwell76 21935 22841 23
Barnes57 24893 23772 24

Washington Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202516
May 202513
April 202514
March 202513
February 202514
January 202515
December 20248
November 202423
October 202426
September 202428
August 202424

A total of 346 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202547
May 202533
April 202533
March 202522
February 202510
January 202528
December 202425
November 202427
October 202439
September 202426
August 202432

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 202512
April 20253
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 202410
November 20246
October 20245
September 202411
August 202411

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20258
April 20259
March 202511
February 20254
January 20259
December 202410
November 202410
October 20248
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20258
April 20257
March 202510
February 20252
January 20255
December 20249
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20249

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 232 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Washington Central in July 2025

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

1. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Washington Galleries Bus Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
4. Autumn Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Waltham (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Gertrude Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Cleeve Court (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Public order1
8. Parkway (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Ovingham Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
10. Raeburn Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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