Jesmond and Heaton vs Washington
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Jesmond and Heaton vs Washington Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jesmond and Heaton safer than Washington?
Jesmond and Heaton has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,366 crimes in the last 12 months. Washington has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 4,949 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Jesmond and Heaton vs Washington?
Jesmond and Heaton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Washington shows -15% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Jesmond and Heaton and Washington?
In Jesmond and Heaton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (982 incidents). In Washington, it is Violent Crime (1,596 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Jesmond and Heaton and Washington?
Jesmond and Heaton recorded 868 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Washington recorded 821. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Jesmond and Heaton vs Washington?
Violent crime in Jesmond and Heaton totalled 982 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,596 in Washington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Jesmond and Heaton and Washington in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Jesmond and Heaton recorded 4,813 crimes (now 4,366, a change of -9.3%). Washington recorded 5,819 crimes previously (now 4,949, -15%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Jesmond and Heaton and Washington?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Jesmond and Heaton has a resolution rate of 35.9% and Washington has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Jesmond and Heaton and Washington?
Jesmond and Heaton falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Washington is covered by Northumbria Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Jesmond and Heaton and Washington?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Jesmond and Heaton or Washington on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Jesmond and Heaton and Washington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.