Crime Rates at Hambard Way, Washington, NE38 7RF

Hambard Way area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Washington Central , and the 104th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Hambard Way (NE38 7RF) in the last 12 months was 24.2 per 1,000 residents and was 77.4% lower 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 19.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -86.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hambard Way (NE38 7RF), the main crime hotspot is near Newstead Court. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.