Crime in Annfield Plain & Tanfield: statistics, rates and trends
1,148 crimes were recorded in Annfield Plain & Tanfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 108.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Annfield Plain & Tanfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Annfield Plain & Tanfield
- Types of crime in Annfield Plain & Tanfield
- Annfield Plain & Tanfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Annfield Plain & Tanfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Annfield Plain & Tanfield
- Demographics of Annfield Plain & Tanfield
- Questions about crime in Annfield Plain & Tanfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (446), anti-social behaviour (210) and criminal damage and arson (143) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,046th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Annfield Plain & Tanfield | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,148 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.3 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 10,601 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Annfield Plain & Tanfield peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,222 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (988). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,148 | 108.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,010 | 95.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 988 | 93.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,094 | 103.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,222 | 115.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 988 | 93.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,207 | 113.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,106 | 104.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,152 | 108.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 105 |
| July 2026 | 130 |
| June 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 93 |
| March 2026 | 93 |
| February 2026 | 76 |
| January 2026 | 73 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 96 |
| October 2025 | 130 |
| September 2025 | 109 |
Compared with England and Wales, Annfield Plain & Tanfield recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate), other crime (47% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (29% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (62% below) and drugs (42% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 42 to 64 and burglary rose from 32 to 46, while shoplifting fell from 49 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 446 | 42.1 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 210 | 19.8 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 143 | 13.5 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Public order | 67 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 6.0 | 5.0 | +52% |
| Other theft | 62 | 5.8 | 6.4 | +32% |
| Burglary | 46 | 4.3 | 3.6 | +44% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 3.2 | 8.5 | -31% |
| Other crime | 33 | 3.1 | 2.1 | +22% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Annfield Plain & Tanfield; the highest is Stanley, County Durham (182.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Lanchester & Burnhope (54.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Annfield Plain & Tanfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craghead & South Moor | 1,709 | 132.6 | +22% |
| Stanley | 1,872 | 182.0 | +68% |
| Derwent & Pont Valley | 1,068 | 60.6 | -44% |
| Lanchester & Burnhope | 328 | 54.4 | -50% |
| Consett North | 660 | 116.1 | +7% |
| Delves Lane | 1,327 | 128.9 | +19% |
| Benfieldside | 586 | 59.9 | -45% |
| Pelton | 1,234 | 79.2 | -27% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Annfield Plain & Tanfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Good Street” (127).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Good Street | 127 |
| On or near Supermarket | 71 |
| On or near Frosterley Gardens | 34 |
| On or near Balmoral Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Front Street | 31 |
| On or near North Leigh | 31 |
| On or near West Road | 30 |
| On or near Hutton Court | 29 |
| On or near B6168 | 28 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 27 |
Of the 938 crimes in Annfield Plain & Tanfield with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 210 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 414 | 44.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 270 | 28.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Annfield Plain & Tanfield has an estimated population of 10,601 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%) and more social housing (23%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Annfield Plain & Tanfield average decile 2.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Annfield Plain & Tanfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Annfield Plain & Tanfield a safe place to live?
Annfield Plain & Tanfield recorded 108.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,046th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Annfield Plain & Tanfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 446 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (210).
Is crime in Annfield Plain & Tanfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Annfield Plain & Tanfield was up 14% on the year before: 1,148 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,010 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Annfield Plain & Tanfield?
About 10,601 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Annfield Plain & Tanfield?
Annfield Plain & Tanfield is policed by Durham.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.