Burglary Rates in Washington West

Sunderland, North East, England

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

Burglaries (12 months)

4.13 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

781

68.6 per 1,000 residents

23% above the UK average9% below the North East regional average

How does Washington West rank?

Within Sunderland

14 of 25 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

76th 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

205

26%

Other Crime

185

24%

Shoplifting

161

21%

Anti-social Behaviour

115

15%

Burglary

Vehicle Crime

Robbery

Drug Offences

Theft from Person

Property mix in Washington West

Source: Census 2021 · 4,961 households

Detached 17%Semi-detached 33%Terraced 42%Flats 8%

The most common property type in Washington West 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.