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Crime Rates in Washington South, ward

Crime Rate

73.1

73.1

Low 3/10

* the lower the better

Last updated: 04.03.2026

Annual total crime rate in Washington South (ward) is 73.1 per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 3 out of 10 or low crime level compared to other wards in England and Wales.

Washington South (ward) is located within Sunderland (borough). Annual total crime rate in Sunderland (borough) is 115 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 South, (ward) includes areas with the following crime ratings (see map):

  • 1/10 or low
  • 2/10 or low
  • 3/10 or low
  • 4/10 or low
  • 6/10 or medium

Crime rates in Washington South (ward) by type

Crime typeRateScore
Violence and sexual offences
27.33/10
Anti-social behaviour
14.24/10
Criminal damage and arson
8.565/10
Public order
53/10
Burglary
4.85/10
Other theft
4.113/10
Other crime
3.75/10
Vehicle crime
2.972/10
Possession of weapons
0.862/10
Drugs
0.7411/10
Robbery
0.3922/10
Bicycle theft
0.2112/10
Theft from the person
0.1762/10
Shoplifting
0.09292/10

Data source: data.police.uk

Feb 2025 - Jan 2026

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

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

The figures in black indicate the relative ratings of Washington South (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 South (ward), Sunderland (local authority district) and North East (region)

Number of annual crimes per 1000 resident population
  • Washington South
    ward
  • Sunderland
    LAD
  • North East
    region

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Data source: data.police.uk

Feb 2025 - Jan 2026

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