Crime Rates at Franklin Court, Washington, NE37 2EQ

Franklin Court area has the 12th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Washington North , and the 153rd highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .

Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.

The overall crime rate in the area around Franklin Court (NE37 2EQ) in the last 12 months was 184.7 per 1,000 residents and was 20.2% higher than the Washington North average (153.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 166.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 60.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 114.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Franklin Court (NE37 2EQ), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 136 crimes here, including 59 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.