Crime in Washington North: statistics, rates and trends
1,373 crimes were recorded in Washington North in the 12 months to August 2026, 125.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Washington North at a glance
- Crime trends in Washington North
- Types of crime in Washington North
- Washington North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Washington North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Washington North
- Demographics of Washington North
- Questions about crime in Washington North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (412), anti-social behaviour (193) and shoplifting (187) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 758th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Washington North | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,373 | 28,197 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 125.5 | 97.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 10,944 | 288,606 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Washington North of any year here (1,373 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,373 | 125.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,631 | 149.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,988 | 181.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,884 | 172.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,719 | 157.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,740 | 159.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,027 | 185.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,918 | 175.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,980 | 180.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 118 |
| July 2026 | 116 |
| June 2026 | 117 |
| May 2026 | 112 |
| April 2026 | 135 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 130 |
| November 2025 | 136 |
| October 2025 | 143 |
| September 2025 | 160 |
Compared with England and Wales, Washington North recorded notably more other crime (2.6 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.4 times the national rate) and shoplifting (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less drugs (39% below) and vehicle crime (36% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 122 to 187 and other crime rose from 46 to 61, while vehicle crime fell from 75 to 35 and drugs fell from 41 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 412 | 37.6 | 34.2 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 193 | 17.6 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 187 | 17.1 | 8.5 | +53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 179 | 16.4 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Public order | 91 | 8.3 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Other theft | 80 | 7.3 | 6.4 | -30% |
| Burglary | 77 | 7.0 | 3.6 | -35% |
| Other crime | 61 | 5.6 | 2.1 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 3.2 | 5.0 | -53% |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.0 | 3.3 | -46% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Washington North has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Washington North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington West | 736 | 63.5 | -49% |
| Washington Central | 1,120 | 104.8 | -16% |
| Washington East | 714 | 54.9 | -56% |
| Washington South | 640 | 67.1 | -46% |
| Castle | 1,262 | 111.9 | -11% |
| St Anne's | 912 | 87.3 | -30% |
| Shiney Row | 811 | 72.0 | -43% |
| Redhill | 1,130 | 96.4 | -23% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Washington North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (127).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 127 |
| On or near Marlborough Road | 96 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 85 |
| On or near Wensleydale Avenue | 84 |
| On or near Pensher View | 62 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 55 |
| On or near North Avenue | 51 |
| On or near Spout Lane | 48 |
| On or near Supermarket | 48 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 46 |
Of the 1,180 crimes in Washington North with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 193 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 499 | 42.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 350 | 29.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 289 | 24.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 0.4% | 34.5% |
Washington North has an estimated population of 10,944 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (38%, against 17%), more households without a car (41%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (17%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Washington North average decile 2.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Washington North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 38.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 64.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Washington North a safe place to live?
Washington North recorded 125.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 758th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Washington North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 412 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (193).
Is crime in Washington North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Washington North was down 16% on the year before: 1,373 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,631 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Washington North?
About 10,944 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Washington North?
Washington North is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.