Crime Rate in Washington West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Washington West

The total recorded crimes in Washington West, Sunderland, UK in May 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Washington West crime rate of 4.39 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 West, encompassing approximately 20,278 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Washington West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moorside with total crimes: 9
  • Gragareth Way with total crimes: 4
  • Stridingedge with total crimes: 3

How safe is Washington West?

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

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, Washington West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 1078 crimes compared to 1605.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Washington West recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

    • In 2023, Washington West had fewer crimes than the Sunderland average, with 1,150 crimes compared to 1,571. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Washington West recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Washington West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Washington West has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 4.39 ranking 16th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total Washington West crimes were 1,078. The crime rate of Washington West in 2024 was 53.16 (year) or 4.43 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Washington West were around 1,150 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.71 (year) or 4.73 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Sunderland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Washington West)CrimesRank (Washington West)CrimesRank (Washington West)
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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202523
March 202526
February 202529
January 202525
December 202421
November 202419
October 202425
September 202422
August 202431
July 202423
June 202434
May 202422

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20249
November 20247
October 20242
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
January 202510
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248
September 20249
August 20249
July 20243
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20244
October 202412
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20258
February 20253
January 202515
December 202410
November 202411
October 20248
September 202413
August 202421
July 202410
June 202424
May 202420

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 20255
February 20255
January 202510
December 20243
November 202414
October 20243
September 20244
August 202419
July 202421
June 202434
May 202419

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 202412
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 202415
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246
July 202414
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Washington West in May 2025

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

1. Moorside (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
2. Gragareth Way (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Stridingedge (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Boystones Court (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ravenstone (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
6. St Andrews Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Grousemoor (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Emblehope (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Donkin Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Other theft1
10. Donvale Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1

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