Crime Rate in Washington North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Washington North

The total recorded crimes in Washington North, Sunderland, UK in July 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Washington North crime rate of 4.52 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-5.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
Washington North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marlborough Road with total crimes: 10
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 9
  • Well Bank Road with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the Sunderland.

    • 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 areas in the Sunderland.

  • 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 July 2025 the Washington North has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 4.52 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Washington North)CrimesRank (Washington North)CrimesRank (Washington North)
Hendon346 15,314 15,009 1
Millfield266 23,908 24,059 2
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
Washington Central86 151,582 91,512 10
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 North 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 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (16 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 529 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202537
May 202544
April 202548
March 202545
February 202544
January 202559
December 202443
November 202450
October 202447
September 202433
August 202444

A total of 243 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202512
May 202519
April 202515
March 202526
February 202522
January 202527
December 202410
November 202414
October 202423
September 202426
August 202430

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20255
May 202511
April 202512
March 20256
February 20257
January 20258
December 202410
November 20247
October 202412
September 202415
August 202417

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 202510
April 20257
March 202510
February 20257
January 20259
December 20246
November 20248
October 202414
September 20248
August 202414

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20254
April 20259
February 20256
January 202522
December 202411
November 202415
October 202416
September 20243
August 202414

A total of 184 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 202517
April 202516
March 20259
February 20256
January 202519
December 202414
November 202429
October 202416
September 202420
August 202414

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20242
October 202414
September 202418
August 20247

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 114 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20258
April 20259
March 20258
February 20256
January 202515
December 202411
November 202415
October 202417
September 202410
August 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Washington North in July 2025

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

1. Marlborough Road (Map)
Total10
Drugs3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Victoria Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Well Bank Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Pensher View (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Hall Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson5
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Viola Street (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Spout Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Wensleydale Avenue (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Public order1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.