Safety in Washington

Washington in North East scores 69/100 (good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

4,008

Rate per 1,000

84.1

1-year trend

-11.9%

3-year trend

-27.5%

5-year trend

-20.4%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

28

Per 1,000 residents

0.6

Data last updated: 15 August 2026