Wallsend vs Washington

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Wallsend Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Washington Northumbria Police

      Wallsend vs Washington Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Wallsend
      Northumbria Police
      5,493 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.9% trend
      40.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Washington
      Northumbria Police
      4,949 crimes / 12m
      ↓15% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wallsend
      B Washington
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,493
      4,949
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,166
      5,819
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.9%
      ↓15%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.1%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wallsend
      B Washington
      Violent Crime
      1,936 ↓12%
      1,596 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      882 ↓37%
      821 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      318 ↓13%
      295 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      203 ↑22%
      178 ↓58%
      Burglary
      222 ↓4%
      282 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      483 ↓5%
      482 ↓20%
      Drugs
      164 ↑49%
      71 ↓28%
      Public Order
      400 ↓12%
      337 ↓8%
      Robbery
      77 ↑60%
      57 ↑90%
      Shoplifting
      528 ↑35%
      568 ↓2%
      Theft from Person
      21 ↓13%
      15 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      34 ↓19%
      11 ↓58%
      Possession of Weapons
      58 ↓6%
      41 ↓9%
      Other Crime
      167 ↓2%
      195 ↑23%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wallsend safer than Washington?

      Wallsend has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,493 crimes in the last 12 months. Washington has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 4,949 crimes. Wallsend scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wallsend vs Washington?

      Wallsend shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.9% — 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 Wallsend and Washington?

      In Wallsend, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,936 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 Wallsend and Washington?

      Wallsend recorded 882 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 Wallsend vs Washington?

      Violent crime in Wallsend totalled 1,936 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 Wallsend and Washington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wallsend recorded 6,166 crimes (now 5,493, a change of -10.9%). Washington recorded 5,819 crimes previously (now 4,949, -15%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wallsend 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. Wallsend has a resolution rate of 40.1% and Washington has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wallsend and Washington?

      Wallsend 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 Wallsend 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 Wallsend or Washington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wallsend and Washington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.