Crime Rate in Washington North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Washington North

The total recorded crimes in Washington North, Sunderland, UK in March 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Washington North crime rate of 4.01 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 North, encompassing approximately 27,212 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (2.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
Washington North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Well Bank Road with total crimes: 11
  • Vernon Street with total crimes: 8
  • Viola Street with total crimes: 8

How safe is Washington North?

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

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, Washington North reported a higher crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 2,062 crimes compared to 1,605. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Washington North witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Washington North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sunderland average, with 2,072 crimes compared to 1,571. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Washington North witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sunderland, Washington North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Washington North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Washington North has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 4.01 ranking 10th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total Washington North crimes were 2,062. The crime rate of Washington North in 2024 was 75.77 (year) or 6.31 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Washington North were around 2,072 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.14 (year) or 6.35 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Sunderland.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sunderland)CrimesRank (Sunderland)CrimesRank (Sunderland)
Hendon321 15,314 15,009 1
Millfield285 23,908 24,059 2
Southwick136 31,863 41,730 6
Pallion128 41,860 51,872 4
St Peter's123 71,670 71,752 5
Redhill125 51,582 101,586 8
Ryhope124 61,762 61,571 9
Houghton118 81,616 81,645 7
Washington Central91 161,582 91,512 10
Castle118 91,383 151,500 12
Sandhill98 131,474 121,506 11
Hetton108 111,533 111,478 13
Silksworth100 121,416 141,207 15
St Anne's97 151,454 131,269 14
Copt Hill97 141,031 181,124 18
Washington West59 231,078 171,150 16
Shiney Row87 181,154 161,142 17
Doxford89 17977 21853 22
Washington East59 22989 20988 19
St Michael's76 201,000 19933 21
Fulwell84 19935 22841 23
St Chad's45 25760 25945 20
Barnes75 21893 23772 24
Washington South47 24818 24767 25

Washington North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (108 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20258
December 202410
November 20247
October 202412
September 202415
August 202417
July 202412
June 202428
May 202412
April 20247

A total of 645 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202544
January 202559
December 202443
November 202450
October 202447
September 202433
August 202444
July 202468
June 2024108
May 202452
April 202452

A total of 346 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202522
January 202527
December 202410
November 202414
October 202423
September 202426
August 202430
July 202440
June 202474
May 202432
April 202422

A total of 211 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 202519
December 202414
November 202429
October 202416
September 202420
August 202414
July 202415
June 202430
May 202424
April 202415

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 20259
December 20246
November 20248
October 202414
September 20248
August 202414
July 202412
June 202420
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 115 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 202515
December 202411
November 202415
October 202417
September 202410
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410
April 20244

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20242
October 202414
September 202418
August 20247
July 20246
June 202428
May 202426
April 202412

A total of 189 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202522
December 202411
November 202415
October 202416
September 20243
August 202414
July 202430
June 202446
May 202422
April 20244

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Washington North in March 2025

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

1. Well Bank Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Vernon Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Viola Street (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Spout Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
5. North Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Foxley (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Park Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Marlborough Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ellen Terrace (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Manor View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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