Total Crime Rate
44.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Uplands Way area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Washington North , and the 258th 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 Uplands Way (NE9 7NQ) in the last 12 months was 44.9 per 1,000 residents and was 70.8% lower than the Washington North average (153.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Uplands Way (NE9 7NQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Aldsworth Close, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Winston Court (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Washington North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Winston Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Uplands Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Aldsworth Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Winston Court | Under investigation |
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