Crime Rate in Aycliffe East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aycliffe East

The total recorded crimes in Aycliffe East, County Durham, UK in April 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aycliffe East crime rate of 6.72 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 Aycliffe East, encompassing approximately 14,575 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
Aycliffe East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is Aycliffe East?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Aycliffe East reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,570 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Aycliffe East witnessed more crimes than 55 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Aycliffe East experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,443 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Aycliffe East witnessed more crimes than 56 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in County Durham, Aycliffe East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Aycliffe East Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Aycliffe East has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 6.72 ranking 21th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Aycliffe East crimes were 1,570. The crime rate of Aycliffe East in 2024 was 107.71 (year) or 8.98 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aycliffe East were around 1,443 crimes with yearly crime rate of 99.00 (year) or 8.25 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aycliffe East)CrimesRank (Aycliffe East)CrimesRank (Aycliffe East)
Shildon and Dene Valley172 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate166 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont151 51,867 31,910 3
Bishop Auckland Town160 31,862 41,494 6
Peterlee East140 61,703 71,897 4
Ferryhill160 41,781 51,700 5
West Auckland136 71,710 6959 29
Crook136 81,542 91,441 8
Chester-le-Street West Central104 161,423 111,439 9
Deerness126 91,206 19867 34
Coxhoe103 171,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and Thornley100 201,534 101,371 11
Tudhoe124 101,195 211,036 24
Spennymoor122 111,255 17938 30
Craghead and South Moor95 231,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close102 181,402 121,186 15
Stanley118 121,090 281,239 14
Easington107 141,329 151,264 13
Murton98 221,362 131,154 17
Tanfield115 131,165 221,183 16
Blackhalls105 151,144 241,053 21
Horden75 311,274 161,139 18
Willington and Hunwick102 191,230 181,056 20
Dawdon86 241,005 291,093 19
Aycliffe West64 381,205 201,046 22
Peterlee West85 25984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge79 291,158 23986 28
Pelton83 271,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall74 32985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton80 281,120 26933 32
Neville's Cross84 26932 34550 42
Brandon73 33965 331,007 27
Leadgate and Medomsley79 30864 36708 38
Delves Lane69 35974 32936 31
Annfield Plain65 36913 35928 33
Chilton71 34785 38472 46
Sherburn62 40782 39857 35
Sedgefield34 55620 43744 36
Consett North46 47791 37741 37
Burnopfield and Dipton64 37451 51450 48
Sacriston59 42717 40635 39
Deneside63 39612 45539 43
Esh and Witton Gilbert59 41642 41601 40
Coundon51 44546 47550 41
Consett South53 43626 42344 56
Lumley50 46551 46509 44
Barnard Castle East45 48617 44507 45
Chester-le-Street East50 45458 50386 53
Evenwood38 52468 49465 47
Barnard Castle West33 56480 48426 49
Seaham42 49383 53300 60
Chester-le-Street South31 57429 52398 50
Wingate39 50334 58318 59
Lanchester28 59358 56395 51
North Lodge39 51368 54358 54
Benfieldside38 53359 55394 52
Weardale38 54340 57324 58
Tow Law19 62308 60351 55
Passfield28 58307 61342 57
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth27 60331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street North21 61190 62203 62
Durham South11 63124 63101 63

Aycliffe East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (41 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (98 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 458 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202535
March 202535
February 202529
January 202530
December 202429
November 202431
October 202439
September 202430
August 202454
July 202432
June 202474
May 202440

A total of 440 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202520
March 202535
February 202532
January 202519
December 202433
November 202441
October 202441
September 202440
August 202425
July 202428
June 202498
May 202428

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 183 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 202514
February 202511
January 202511
December 202415
November 202412
October 202413
September 202418
August 202415
July 20249
June 202438
May 202415

A total of 193 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202515
March 20257
February 202510
January 202515
December 202417
November 202413
October 202427
September 202419
August 202417
July 202417
June 202416
May 202420

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 202510
February 202516
January 202514
December 20248
November 202412
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Aycliffe East in April 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Clarence Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Shield Walk (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
7. Hackworth Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Ramsay Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Aylmer Grove (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Walcher Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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