Crime Rate in Washington East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Washington East

The total recorded crimes in Washington East, Sunderland, UK in May 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Washington East crime rate of 3.85 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 East, encompassing approximately 22,608 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Washington East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horsley Road with total crimes: 7
  • Waskerley Road with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is Washington East?

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

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, Washington East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 989 crimes compared to 1605.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Washington East recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

    • In 2023, Washington East had fewer crimes than the Sunderland average, with 988 crimes compared to 1,571. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Washington East recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Washington East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Washington East has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 3.85 ranking 17th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total Washington East crimes were 989. The crime rate of Washington East in 2024 was 43.74 (year) or 3.65 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Washington East were around 988 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.70 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Sunderland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Washington East)CrimesRank (Washington East)CrimesRank (Washington East)
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
Washington Central109 121,582 91,512 10
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
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 213 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202514
March 202512
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20248
October 20246
September 202420
August 202418
July 202420
June 202452
May 202424

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202524
March 202523
February 202518
January 202521
December 202419
November 202430
October 202420
September 202421
August 202416
July 202426
June 202456
May 202431

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 202511
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244
July 202416
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20249
July 20243
June 202424
May 20242

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20258
January 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 20242
September 20246
August 20249
July 20249
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Washington East in May 2025

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

1. Horsley Road (Map)
Total7
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Waskerley Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
6. Coxgreen Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Farrier Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other theft1
8. Rivermead (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. New Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. West Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1

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