Total Crime Rate
50.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
18.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Raglan area has the 39th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Washington Central , and the 366th 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 Raglan (NE38 0LE) in the last 12 months was 50.5 per 1,000 residents and was 47.6% lower than the Washington Central average (96.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Raglan (NE38 0LE), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Washington South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Crighton | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Crighton | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Crighton | — |
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