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Crime Rates in Washington North, ward

Crime Rate

139

139

Average 5/10

* the lower the better

Last updated: 05.02.2026

Annual total crime rate in Washington North (ward) is 139 per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 5 out of 10 or medium crime level compared to other wards in England and Wales.

Washington North (ward) is located within Sunderland (borough). Annual total crime rate in Sunderland (borough) is 120 crimes per thousand resident population, which can be rated as 6 out of 10 or medium crime level compared to other local authority districts in England and Wales.

Washington North, (ward) includes areas with the following crime ratings (see map):

  • 3/10 or low
  • 4/10 or low
  • 5/10 or medium
  • 6/10 or medium
  • 7/10 or high

Crime rates in Washington North (ward) by type

Violence and sexual offences 45.6 5/10
Anti-social behaviour 20.3 5/10
Criminal damage and arson 16 7/10
Shoplifting 14.6 4/10
Public order 9.69 5/10
Other theft 9.26 5/10
Burglary 8.4 7/10
Other crime 4.7 6/10
Vehicle crime 4.27 4/10
Drugs 2.65 3/10
Robbery 1.78 4/10
Possession of weapons 1.13 5/10
Theft from the person 0.298 2/10
Bicycle theft 0.187 2/10

Data source: data.police.uk

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

Above are annual crime rates in Washington North (ward) by crime type.

The figures in black represent the number of crimes of a certain type per thousand resident population in Washington North (ward).

The figures in grey indicate the relative ratings of Washington North (ward) for a specific crime type compared to other wards in England and Wales.

Higher ratings correspond to higher crime rates.

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Historical crime rates in Washington North (ward), Sunderland (local authority district) and North East (region)

Number of annual crimes per 1000 resident population

  • Washington North
    ward
  • Sunderland
    LAD
  • North East
    region

Data source: data.police.uk

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

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