Crime Rate in Aycliffe North and Middridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aycliffe North and Middridge

The total recorded crimes in Aycliffe North and Middridge, County Durham, UK in May 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aycliffe North and Middridge crime rate of 0.06 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 North and Middridge, encompassing approximately 16,562 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-97.30% decrease)
Aycliffe North and Middridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Langdale Place with total crimes: 1

How safe is Aycliffe North and Middridge?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Aycliffe North and Middridge reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,158 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Aycliffe North and Middridge witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Aycliffe North and Middridge experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 986 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Aycliffe North and Middridge witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Aycliffe North and Middridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Aycliffe North and Middridge has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 ranking 11th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Aycliffe North and Middridge crimes were 1,158. The crime rate of Aycliffe North and Middridge in 2024 was 69.92 (year) or 5.83 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aycliffe North and Middridge were around 986 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.53 (year) or 4.96 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aycliffe North and Middridge)CrimesRank (Aycliffe North and Middridge)CrimesRank (Aycliffe North and Middridge)
Shildon and Dene ValleyNA NA2,263 22,356 1
Elvet and GilesgateNA NA2,579 11,923 2
Sacriston3 1717 40635 39
Burnopfield and Dipton3 2451 51450 48
BelmontNA NA1,867 31,910 3
Benfieldside2 3359 55394 52
Peterlee EastNA NA1,703 71,897 4
Bishop Auckland TownNA NA1,862 41,494 6
Murton2 41,362 131,154 17
Ferryhill1 71,781 51,700 5
Coxhoe1 51,362 141,422 10
West AucklandNA NA1,710 6959 29
Esh and Witton Gilbert1 6642 41601 40
Aycliffe EastNA NA1,570 81,443 7
CrookNA NA1,542 91,441 8
Stanley1 81,090 281,239 14
Chester-le-Street West CentralNA NA1,423 111,439 9
North Lodge1 9368 54358 54
Trimdon and ThornleyNA NA1,534 101,371 11
Pelton1 101,138 251,022 25
Craghead and South MoorNA NA1,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse CloseNA NA1,402 121,186 15
Barnard Castle East1 12617 44507 45
EasingtonNA NA1,329 151,264 13
TanfieldNA NA1,165 221,183 16
HordenNA NA1,274 161,139 18
SpennymoorNA NA1,255 17938 30
Willington and HunwickNA NA1,230 181,056 20
DawdonNA NA1,005 291,093 19
DeernessNA NA1,206 19867 34
Aycliffe WestNA NA1,205 201,046 22
BlackhallsNA NA1,144 241,053 21
TudhoeNA NA1,195 211,036 24
Peterlee WestNA NA984 311,042 23
Framwellgate and Newton HallNA NA985 301,008 26
Shotton and South HettonNA NA1,120 26933 32
BrandonNA NA965 331,007 27
Delves LaneNA NA974 32936 31
Annfield PlainNA NA913 35928 33
Neville's CrossNA NA932 34550 42
SherburnNA NA782 39857 35
SedgefieldNA NA620 43744 36
Leadgate and MedomsleyNA NA864 36708 38
Consett NorthNA NA791 37741 37
ChiltonNA NA785 38472 46
CoundonNA NA546 47550 41
Consett SouthNA NA626 42344 56
DenesideNA NA612 45539 43
LumleyNA NA551 46509 44
EvenwoodNA NA468 49465 47
Barnard Castle WestNA NA480 48426 49
Chester-le-Street SouthNA NA429 52398 50
Chester-le-Street EastNA NA458 50386 53
LanchesterNA NA358 56395 51
SeahamNA NA383 53300 60
Tow LawNA NA308 60351 55
PassfieldNA NA307 61342 57
WeardaleNA NA340 57324 58
WingateNA NA334 58318 59
Bishop Middleham and CornforthNA NA331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street NorthNA NA190 62203 62
Durham SouthNA NA124 63101 63

Aycliffe North and Middridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 396 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202537
March 202522
February 202526
January 202522
December 202437
November 202417
October 202441
September 202429
August 202425
July 202422
June 202462
May 202455

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 202514
February 202514
January 202513
December 20246
November 202412
October 202420
September 202411
August 202424
July 202417
June 202442
May 202416

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 202414
May 202415

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20257
February 20255
January 202512
December 20249
November 202422
October 202410
September 202412
August 20247
July 20248
June 202420
May 202412

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20253
November 20243
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20258
January 20255
December 202411
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 202415

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 202513
December 20246
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20256
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Aycliffe North and Middridge in May 2025

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

1. Langdale Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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