Crime in Washington North: statistics, rates and trends

1,420 crimes were recorded in Washington North in the 12 months to July 2026, 129.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 431 reports (30% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Washington North has the 683rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Washington North was highest in the year to July 2024 (2,016 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,420). Over the whole period it fell 28%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Washington North over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, public order.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+68%) and other crime (+22%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-59%) and drugs (-42%).

Violence and sexual offences in Washington North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Washington North recorded 431 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 30.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Washington North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Washington North recorded 206 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Washington North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Washington North recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Washington North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Washington North recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Washington North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Washington North recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Washington North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Washington North recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Washington North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Washington North recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Washington North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Washington North recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Washington North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Washington North recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Washington North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Washington North recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Washington North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Washington North recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Washington North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Washington North recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Washington North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Washington North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Washington North

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Washington North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Washington North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Washington North.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Washington North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Washington North over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Washington North has an estimated population of 10,944. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Washington North sits in decile 2.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Washington North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.