Total Crime Rate
24.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Henson Close 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 Henson Close (NE38 7RL) 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 Henson Close (NE38 7RL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Waltham, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Dryburgh (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 | Burglary | Park Chare | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Waltham | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Henson Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Buckland Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Rosehip Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rosehip Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Easby Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Easby Road | Under investigation |
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