The shoplifting hotspots in Washington according to latest police figures

Northumbria Police has published its crime data for Washington for the month of December (2025) including the parts of the town with the highest recorded incidents of shoplifting.

All incidents are said to have taken place “in or near” named locations.

Check out the town’s reported shoplifting hotspots according the latest data from Northumbria Police.

Parts of Washington not mentioned had no reported incidents of shoplifting during this period.

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1. The Galleries

The Galleries experienced 22 reported incidents of shoplifting. | Google Photo: Google

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2. Albany

Albany experienced 19 reported incidents of shoplifting. Photo: Google Maps

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3. Concord

Concord experienced 13 reported incidents of shoplifting. | Google Maps

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4. Blackfell

Blackfell experienced 6 reported incidents of shoplifting. | Google Photo: Google

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The shoplifting hotspots in Washington according to latest police figures

Northumbria Police has published its crime data for Washington for the month of December (2025) including the parts of the town with the highest recorded incidents of shoplifting.

1. The Galleries

2. Albany

3. Concord

4. Blackfell

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