Crime Rate in Sedgefield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sedgefield

The total recorded crimes in Sedgefield, County Durham, UK in July 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sedgefield crime rate of 11.46 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 Sedgefield, encompassing approximately 5,236 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sedgefield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millfield Road with total crimes: 8
  • Beechwood Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sedgefield Terrace with total crimes: 4

How safe is Sedgefield?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Sedgefield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the County Durham average, with 620 crimes compared to 971.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sedgefield recorded fewer crimes than 42 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Sedgefield had fewer crimes than the County Durham average, with 744 crimes compared to 889. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sedgefield recorded fewer crimes than 35 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in County Durham, Sedgefield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Sedgefield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sedgefield has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 11.46 ranking 42th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Sedgefield crimes were 620. The crime rate of Sedgefield in 2024 was 118.40 (year) or 9.87 (month) ranking it 43 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sedgefield were around 744 crimes with yearly crime rate of 142.09 (year) or 11.84 (month) ranking 36 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sedgefield)CrimesRank (Sedgefield)CrimesRank (Sedgefield)
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
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
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

Sedgefield 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 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 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 (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
April 20257
March 202510
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 20247
October 202414
September 202411
August 202411

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20249
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202522
April 202513
March 202522
February 202519
January 20258
December 20249
November 202410
October 20246
September 202420
August 202420

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 202411
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20252
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations Sedgefield in July 2025

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

1. Millfield Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Beechwood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Sedgefield Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Caden Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Burdon Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Hamminkeln Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. High Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. West End (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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