Crime Rate in Aycliffe West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aycliffe West

The total recorded crimes in Aycliffe West, County Durham, UK in April 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aycliffe West crime rate of 4.83 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 West, encompassing approximately 13,262 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Aycliffe West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beechfield with total crimes: 7
  • Oakfield with total crimes: 6
  • Kirkstone Place with total crimes: 5

How safe is Aycliffe West?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Aycliffe West reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,205 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Aycliffe West witnessed more crimes than 43 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Aycliffe West experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,046 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Aycliffe West witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Aycliffe West Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Aycliffe West has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 4.83 ranking 38th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Aycliffe West crimes were 1,205. The crime rate of Aycliffe West in 2024 was 90.86 (year) or 7.57 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aycliffe West were around 1,046 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.87 (year) or 6.57 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aycliffe West)CrimesRank (Aycliffe West)CrimesRank (Aycliffe West)
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
Aycliffe East98 211,570 81,443 7
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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 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 (27 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 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 (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 431 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202524
March 202536
February 202537
January 202527
December 202428
November 202422
October 202429
September 202438
August 202429
July 202448
June 202472
May 202441

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 155 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 202515
February 20257
January 202518
December 202416
November 202417
October 20246
September 20249
August 20249
July 202418
June 202418
May 202417

A total of 310 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202519
March 202523
February 202515
January 202510
December 202414
November 202425
October 202443
September 202428
August 202416
July 202434
June 202466
May 202417

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20254
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20241
September 202411
August 20246
July 202411
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20258
January 202513
December 20245
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Aycliffe West in April 2025

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

1. Beechfield (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Oakfield (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Kirkstone Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Walker Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Whinlatter Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ashfield (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Bewick Crescent (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kestrel Court (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sid Chaplin Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bates Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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