Crime in Washington South: statistics, rates and trends
640 crimes were recorded in Washington South in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Washington South at a glance
- Crime trends in Washington South
- Types of crime in Washington South
- Washington South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Washington South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Washington South
- Demographics of Washington South
- Questions about crime in Washington South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (223), anti-social behaviour (142) and criminal damage and arson (83) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,340th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Washington South | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 640 | 28,197 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.1 | 97.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 9,535 | 288,606 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Washington South of any year here (640 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 640 | 67.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 719 | 75.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 786 | 82.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 768 | 80.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 729 | 76.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 757 | 79.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 847 | 88.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 716 | 75.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 712 | 74.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 64 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 64 |
| September 2025 | 94 |
Compared with England and Wales, Washington South recorded notably more other crime (79% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (29% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (51% below) and public order (35% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 30 to 36, while burglary fell from 49 to 35 and public order fell from 56 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 223 | 23.4 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 142 | 14.9 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 8.7 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Public order | 41 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Other crime | 36 | 3.8 | 2.1 | +20% |
| Burglary | 35 | 3.7 | 3.6 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 3.3 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.1 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Washington South; the highest is Washington North (125.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Washington East (54.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Washington South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Central | 1,120 | 104.8 | +56% |
| Washington East | 714 | 54.9 | -18% |
| Washington West | 736 | 63.5 | -5% |
| Washington North | 1,373 | 125.5 | +87% |
| Shiney Row | 811 | 72.0 | +7% |
| Houghton | 1,121 | 73.8 | +10% |
| St Anne's | 912 | 87.3 | +30% |
| Castle | 1,262 | 111.9 | +67% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Washington South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hylton Court” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hylton Court | 36 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Witton Court | 29 |
| On or near Eddlestone | 25 |
| On or near Lumley Close | 25 |
| On or near Dunstanburgh Close | 24 |
| On or near Norham Court | 24 |
| On or near Alnwick Court | 23 |
| On or near Vigo Lane | 23 |
| On or near Langley Close | 22 |
Of the 498 crimes in Washington South with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 142 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 184 | 36.9% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 159 | 31.9% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 131 | 26.3% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.4% | 34.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Washington South has an estimated population of 9,535 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Washington South average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Washington South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Washington South a safe place to live?
Washington South recorded 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,340th 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 223 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (142).
Is crime in Washington South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Washington South was down 11% on the year before: 640 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 719 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Washington South?
About 9,535 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Washington South?
Washington South 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.