washington east Crime Intelligence
Comprehensive safety analysis for washington east, localized within sunderland.
Total Crimes
Annual Crime Rate
Safety Rating
ModerateTotal Population
12-Month Crime Trend
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Craggs Road Map | Shoplifting: 7Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Station Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Other theft: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Kimberley Map | Burglary: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Farrier Close Map | Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Chandlers Ford Map | Vehicle crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Fernlea Close Map | Burglary: 1Possession of weapons: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Birchfleld Map | Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
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Local Priorities
Prevention through Education and Diverting Behaviour
Issued: 17 Mar 2026
Status Update
Achieved through police and partnership inputs to local schools and youth clubs. Working with PolEd, TFC and Youth Workers. Signposting young people to opportunities either social or educational.
Actioned: 1 Jul 2026
Anti-social Behaviour (ASB)
Issued: 16 Mar 2026
Status Update
NPT teams and ALO partnership hub continue to tackle ASB in the area. We target key locations with patrols supported by partners to prevent and deter young people engaging in ASB.
Using Civil enforcement where ever possible prevents escalation in offending behaviour. We work with Early Help and TFC to refer these young people to education and youth club services.
School inputs continue and home visits to parents to inform and educate.
When funding allows the highly successful disorder bus also targets key locations, highlight from both seasonal and emerging trends.
Partners such as TWFB also offer divergence opportunities to you people such as The Phoenix Project.
Actioned: 1 Jul 2026
E-Bikes, Scooters and Motorbike ASB
Issued: 16 Mar 2026
Status Update
NPT teams and ALO partnership hub continue to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the area. We target key locations with patrols supported by partners to prevent and deter young people engaging in ASB. Using Civil Enforcement where ever possible prevents escalation in offending behaviour. We work with Early Help and TFC to refer these young people to education and youth club services. School inputs continue as do home visits to parents to inform and educate. When funding allows the highly successful disorder bus also targets key locations, highlight from both seasonal and emerging trends. Partners such as TWFB also offer divergence opportunities to you people such as The Phoenix Project. OP Capio (the motorcycle disorder taskforce) cover Sunderland and can be used to target hotspot areas with their specialist resources.
Actioned: 1 Jul 2026
Shoplifting/Theft and ASB at Retail Premises
Issued: 16 Mar 2026
Status Update
Targeting known offenders and repeat victims. The lists are refreshed on a regular basis so we tackle the right people. Repeat locations offered crime prevention advice. Local neighbourhood officers take responsibility for targeting repeat offenders and repeat victims adopting a problem-solving approach to the issue. A Shopwatch scheme has been set up in Newbottle providing retailers with information sharing on perpetrators and a direct radio link to neighbourhood officers, allowing swift response and apprehension of offenders. Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) are sought for prolific repeat offenders to provide a longer term deterrent.
Actioned: 1 Jul 2026
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