Crime Rate in Aycliffe East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aycliffe East

The total recorded crimes in Aycliffe East, County Durham, UK in July 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aycliffe East crime rate of 8.44 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (48.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
Aycliffe East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Neville Parade with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket 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 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 July 2025 the Aycliffe East has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 8.44 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aycliffe East)CrimesRank (Aycliffe East)CrimesRank (Aycliffe East)
Shildon and Dene Valley229 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate193 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont166 31,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East135 81,703 71,897 4
Bishop Auckland Town112 211,862 41,494 6
Trimdon and Thornley158 41,534 101,371 11
Ferryhill151 61,781 51,700 5
Chester-le-Street West Central151 51,423 111,439 9
West Auckland131 91,710 6959 29
Murton142 71,362 131,154 17
Crook129 101,542 91,441 8
Coxhoe103 281,362 141,422 10
Dawdon129 111,005 291,093 19
Craghead and South Moor94 331,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close113 201,402 121,186 15
Tudhoe127 121,195 211,036 24
Easington94 311,329 151,264 13
Horden125 131,274 161,139 18
Stanley109 221,090 281,239 14
Deerness120 151,206 19867 34
Tanfield114 191,165 221,183 16
Spennymoor118 161,255 17938 30
Aycliffe West118 171,205 201,046 22
Willington and Hunwick101 291,230 181,056 20
Annfield Plain115 18913 35928 33
Blackhalls103 261,144 241,053 21
Peterlee West105 23984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge105 241,158 23986 28
Pelton104 251,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall96 30985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton103 271,120 26933 32
Brandon94 32965 331,007 27
Delves Lane83 37974 32936 31
Neville's Cross91 35932 34550 42
Deneside92 34612 45539 43
Sherburn61 41782 39857 35
Sedgefield60 42620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley86 36864 36708 38
Consett North60 44791 37741 37
Chilton55 47785 38472 46
Sacriston73 38717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert68 39642 41601 40
Barnard Castle East62 40617 44507 45
Coundon45 51546 47550 41
Consett South56 46626 42344 56
Chester-le-Street South60 43429 52398 50
Lumley40 55551 46509 44
Chester-le-Street East56 45458 50386 53
Evenwood48 50468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton51 49451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West54 48480 48426 49
Lanchester34 58358 56395 51
Benfieldside38 56359 55394 52
North Lodge45 52368 54358 54
Seaham44 53383 53300 60
Passfield41 54307 61342 57
Tow Law27 60308 60351 55
Weardale33 59340 57324 58
Wingate38 57334 58318 59
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth26 61331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street North25 62190 62203 62
Durham South11 63124 63101 63

Aycliffe East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 399 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202535
April 202535
March 202535
February 202529
January 202530
December 202429
November 202431
October 202439
September 202430
August 202454

A total of 331 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202515
April 202520
March 202535
February 202532
January 202519
December 202433
November 202441
October 202441
September 202440
August 202425

A total of 183 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202520
April 202515
March 20257
February 202510
January 202515
December 202417
November 202413
October 202427
September 202419
August 202417

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
April 202512
March 202514
February 202511
January 202511
December 202415
November 202412
October 202413
September 202418
August 202415

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
April 20256
March 202510
February 202516
January 202514
December 20248
November 202412
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20252
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Aycliffe East in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Neville Parade (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ewbank Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Hartley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lyon Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Northfield Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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