Crime Rate in Easington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Easington

The total recorded crimes in Easington, County Durham, UK in April 2025 are around 107 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Easington crime rate of 28.73 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-6.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Easington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anthony Street with total crimes: 9
  • Avon Street with total crimes: 6
  • Carlton Terrace 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 April 2025 the Easington has recorded 107 crimes with crime rate of 28.73 ranking 14th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Easington)CrimesRank (Easington)CrimesRank (Easington)
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
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
Aycliffe West64 381,205 201,046 22
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

Easington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 423 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202541
March 202544
February 202526
January 202531
December 202434
November 202435
October 202424
September 202428
August 202431
July 202426
June 202460
May 202443

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202521
March 20258
February 202510
January 202510
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
August 202415
July 202417
June 202430
May 202414

A total of 185 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202517
March 202517
February 202518
January 202513
December 202424
November 20249
October 202415
September 202414
August 202418
July 202414
June 202412
May 202414

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
January 20257
December 202416
November 202411
October 20244
September 20248
August 20249
July 20243
June 202410
May 202414

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20248
November 202410
October 20245
September 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 243 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 202524
February 202515
January 20259
December 202421
November 202413
October 202411
September 202422
August 202427
July 202435
June 202446
May 202411

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
July 20243

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 April 2025

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

1. Anthony Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Robbery1
2. Avon Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
3. Carlton Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Easington Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Barwick Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Rosemary Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. Moncrieff Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
8. Bede Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Ashton Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Thorpe Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1

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