Total Crime Rate
130.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Spout Lane area has the 13th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Washington Central , and the 278th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Spout Lane (NE38 7JW) in the last 12 months was 130.3 per 1,000 residents and was 22.0% higher than the Washington Central average (106.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 84.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Spout Lane (NE38 7JW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Autumn Close, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hill Rise (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Washington Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Autumn Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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