Crime Rate in Washington North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Washington North

The total recorded crimes in Washington North, Sunderland, UK in May 2025 are around 128 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Washington North crime rate of 4.70 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
Washington North Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Marlborough Road with total crimes: 8
  • Spout Lane with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Washington North has recorded 128 crimes with crime rate of 4.70 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Washington North)CrimesRank (Washington North)CrimesRank (Washington North)
Hendon416 15,314 15,009 1
Millfield265 23,908 24,059 2
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
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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 157 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 20256
February 20257
January 20258
December 202410
November 20247
October 202412
September 202415
August 202417
July 202412
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 131 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20242
October 202414
September 202418
August 20247
July 20246
June 202428
May 202426

A total of 358 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202515
March 202526
February 202522
January 202527
December 202410
November 202414
October 202423
September 202426
August 202430
July 202440
June 202474
May 202432

A total of 229 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 20259
February 20256
January 202519
December 202414
November 202429
October 202416
September 202420
August 202414
July 202415
June 202430
May 202424

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 685 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202548
March 202545
February 202544
January 202559
December 202443
November 202450
October 202447
September 202433
August 202444
July 202468
June 2024108
May 202452

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 198 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
February 20256
January 202522
December 202411
November 202415
October 202416
September 20243
August 202414
July 202430
June 202446
May 202422

A total of 128 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20258
February 20256
January 202515
December 202411
November 202415
October 202417
September 202410
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Washington North in May 2025

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

1. North Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Marlborough Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
3. Spout Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Pensher View (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
5. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Viola Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Heworth Grove (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Victoria Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lytham Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1

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