Crime Rate in Annfield Plain: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Annfield Plain

The total recorded crimes in Annfield Plain, County Durham, UK in March 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Annfield Plain crime rate of 12.04 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Annfield Plain, encompassing approximately 7,887 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (32.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Annfield Plain Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Valiant Way with total crimes: 12
  • Hutton Court with total crimes: 6
  • Swan Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Annfield Plain?

To understand the safety of Annfield Plain, we need to analyze Annfield Plain crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Annfield Plain demonstrated a lower crime volume than the County Durham average, with 913 crimes compared to 971.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Annfield Plain recorded fewer crimes than 34 out of 62 other cities.

    • In 2023, Annfield Plain experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 928 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Additionally, Annfield Plain recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 62 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in County Durham, Annfield Plain has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Annfield Plain Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Annfield Plain has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 12.04 ranking 24th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Annfield Plain crimes were 913. The crime rate of Annfield Plain in 2024 was 115.75 (year) or 9.65 (month) ranking it 35 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Annfield Plain were around 928 crimes with yearly crime rate of 117.65 (year) or 9.80 (month) ranking 33 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)
Shildon and Dene Valley169 32,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate161 52,579 11,923 2
Bishop Auckland Town174 11,862 41,494 6
West Auckland170 21,710 6959 29
Belmont123 111,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East145 61,703 71,897 4
Tudhoe162 41,195 211,036 24
Ferryhill129 81,781 51,700 5
Aycliffe East121 131,570 81,443 7
Chester-le-Street West Central130 71,423 111,439 9
Crook109 181,542 91,441 8
Murton125 91,362 131,154 17
Coxhoe81 281,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and Thornley114 151,534 101,371 11
Tanfield124 101,165 221,183 16
Craghead and South Moor102 211,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close101 221,402 121,186 15
Horden122 121,274 161,139 18
Easington112 161,329 151,264 13
Stanley108 201,090 281,239 14
Deerness119 141,206 19867 34
Spennymoor110 171,255 17938 30
Willington and Hunwick71 311,230 181,056 20
Dawdon100 231,005 291,093 19
Blackhalls109 191,144 241,053 21
Aycliffe West89 251,205 201,046 22
Peterlee West67 33984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge64 341,158 23986 28
Pelton62 351,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall87 26985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton74 301,120 26933 32
Brandon75 29965 331,007 27
Delves Lane82 27974 32936 31
Sherburn69 32782 39857 35
Neville's Cross61 37932 34550 42
Sedgefield59 39620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley58 40864 36708 38
Deneside61 36612 45539 43
Consett North40 49791 37741 37
Chilton56 42785 38472 46
Lumley60 38551 46509 44
Sacriston53 44717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert50 45642 41601 40
Coundon44 46546 47550 41
Chester-le-Street East56 41458 50386 53
Consett South54 43626 42344 56
Barnard Castle East44 47617 44507 45
Evenwood34 53468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton37 50451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West33 54480 48426 49
Benfieldside40 48359 55394 52
Chester-le-Street South29 57429 52398 50
Lanchester37 51358 56395 51
Passfield36 52307 61342 57
Seaham20 59383 53300 60
North Lodge24 58368 54358 54
Tow Law14 61308 60351 55
Weardale33 55340 57324 58
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth31 56331 59293 61
Wingate20 60334 58318 59
Chester-le-Street North14 62190 62203 62
Durham South10 63124 63101 63

Annfield Plain Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202525
January 202539
December 202433
November 202435
October 202429
September 202432
August 202429
July 202417
June 202474
May 202427
April 202433

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202515
January 20259
December 202411
November 20248
October 202411
September 20247
August 202410
July 202421
June 202424
May 202415
April 20246

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20255
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202513
January 20257
December 202411
November 202415
October 20245
September 202411
August 20248
July 202413
June 202426
May 202413
April 202413

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20259
December 20243
November 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
April 20245

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Annfield Plain in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Annfield Plain postcode area is presented below.

1. Valiant Way (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hutton Court (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Swan Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Station Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
5. Snowdon Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
7. Sabin Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Balmoral Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
9. Front Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Teesdale Court (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Other theft1

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