Crime Rates at Washington, NE37 1NT

This area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Washington North , and the 428th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around This (NE37 1NT) in the last 12 months was 72.1 per 1,000 residents and was 53.1% lower than the Washington North average (153.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -83.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 21.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -47.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around postcode NE37 1NT, the main crime hotspot is near Well Bank Road. Police recorded 84 crimes here, including 32 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.