Crime Rates at Washington, NE37 1NT

This area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Washington North , and the 280th lowest crime rate of 922 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 39.3 per 1,000 residents and was 69.4% lower than the Washington North average (128.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -42.9% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 19.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around postcode NE37 1NT, the main crime hotspot is near Well Bank Road. Police recorded 59 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.