Burglary Rates in Washington South

Sunderland, North East, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

4.24 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,045

70.4 per 1,000 residents

26% above the UK average6% below the North East regional average

How does Washington South rank?

Within Sunderland

13 of 25 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

77th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

Apr 25

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Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual

402

38%

Other Crime

317

30%

Anti-social Behaviour

204

20%

Burglary

Vehicle Crime

Drug Offences

Robbery

Theft from Person

Shoplifting

Property mix in Washington South

Source: Census 2021 · 6,618 households

Detached 26%Semi-detached 28%Terraced 34%Flats 12%

The most common property type in Washington South is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.