Crime Rate in Aycliffe East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aycliffe East

The total recorded crimes in Aycliffe East, County Durham, UK in March 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aycliffe East crime rate of 8.30 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (20.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (9.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
Aycliffe East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • York Road with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Aycliffe East has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 8.30 ranking 13th 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.

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
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
Annfield Plain95 24913 35928 33
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

Aycliffe East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 460 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202529
January 202530
December 202429
November 202431
October 202439
September 202430
August 202454
July 202432
June 202474
May 202440
April 202437

A total of 453 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 98 reported cases.

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

A total of 185 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202511
January 202511
December 202415
November 202412
October 202413
September 202418
August 202415
July 20249
June 202438
May 202415
April 202414

A total of 195 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Aycliffe East in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Shoplifting1
3. York Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting1
5. Shield Walk (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Lumley Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Neville Parade (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
8. Escomb Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
9. Walcher Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1

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