Crime Rate in Easington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Easington

The total recorded crimes in Easington, County Durham, UK in July 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Easington crime rate of 25.24 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 Easington, encompassing approximately 3,724 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
Easington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Anthony Street with total crimes: 6
  • Lauren Court with total crimes: 5

How safe is Easington?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Easington reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,329 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Easington witnessed more crimes than 48 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Easington experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,264 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Easington witnessed more crimes than 50 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Easington Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Easington has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 25.24 ranking 31th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Easington crimes were 1,329. The crime rate of Easington in 2024 was 356.85 (year) or 29.74 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Easington were around 1,264 crimes with yearly crime rate of 339.39 (year) or 28.28 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Easington)CrimesRank (Easington)CrimesRank (Easington)
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
Aycliffe East123 141,570 81,443 7
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
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

Easington 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 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20251
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
January 20257
December 202416
November 202411
October 20244
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202540
April 202541
March 202544
February 202526
January 202531
December 202434
November 202435
October 202424
September 202428
August 202431

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202514
April 202521
March 20258
February 202510
January 202510
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
August 202415

A total of 171 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202520
April 202517
March 202517
February 202518
January 202513
December 202424
November 20249
October 202415
September 202414
August 202418

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20253
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
April 20259
March 202524
February 202515
January 20259
December 202421
November 202413
October 202411
September 202422
August 202427

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20249
October 20245
September 20242
August 202410

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20248
November 202410
October 20245
September 20244

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20252

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Easington in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Anthony Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
3. Lauren Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Davis Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Thorpe Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Stewart Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. High West Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
8. Comet Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Paradise Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Welfare Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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