Crime in Aycliffe North & Middridge: statistics, rates and trends
1,115 crimes were recorded in Aycliffe North & Middridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Aycliffe North & Middridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Aycliffe North & Middridge
- Types of crime in Aycliffe North & Middridge
- Aycliffe North & Middridge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aycliffe North & Middridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aycliffe North & Middridge
- Population and deprivation in Aycliffe North & Middridge
- Questions about crime in Aycliffe North & Middridge
- About this data
1,115 crimes were recorded in Aycliffe North & Middridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 419 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aycliffe North & Middridge has the 1,390th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Aycliffe North & Middridge | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,115 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.1 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 11,850 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Aycliffe North & Middridge was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,185 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (850). Over the whole period it rose 31%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,115 | 94.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,032 | 87.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,185 | 100.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 989 | 83.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 928 | 78.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 967 | 81.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,050 | 88.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 923 | 77.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 850 | 71.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 122 |
| June 2026 | 169 |
| May 2026 | 117 |
| April 2026 | 111 |
| March 2026 | 99 |
| February 2026 | 67 |
| January 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 62 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 78 |
| September 2025 | 76 |
| August 2025 | 80 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aycliffe North & Middridge over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+57%) and anti-social behaviour (+24%). The largest falls were in drugs (-53%) and other theft (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 419 | 35.4 | 1.03 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 223 | 18.8 | 1.23 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 109 | 9.2 | 1.36 | -6% |
| Burglary | 80 | 6.8 | 1.91 | +57% |
| Public order | 75 | 6.3 | 0.95 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 5.1 | 0.62 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 4.2 | 0.86 | +16% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.0 | 0.46 | -19% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.6 | 1.24 | -9% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.4 | 0.41 | -53% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 0.52 | -25% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.25 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.31 | -70% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.15 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Aycliffe North & Middridge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aycliffe North & Middridge recorded 419 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 37.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Aycliffe North & Middridge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aycliffe North & Middridge recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 20.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Aycliffe North & Middridge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aycliffe North & Middridge recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Aycliffe North & Middridge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aycliffe North & Middridge recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Aycliffe North & Middridge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aycliffe North & Middridge recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Aycliffe North & Middridge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aycliffe North & Middridge recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Aycliffe North & Middridge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aycliffe North & Middridge recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Aycliffe North & Middridge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aycliffe North & Middridge recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Aycliffe North & Middridge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aycliffe North & Middridge recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Aycliffe North & Middridge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aycliffe North & Middridge recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Aycliffe North & Middridge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aycliffe North & Middridge recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Aycliffe North & Middridge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aycliffe North & Middridge recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Aycliffe North & Middridge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Aycliffe North & Middridge recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Aycliffe North & Middridge
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Aycliffe North & Middridge recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Aycliffe North & Middridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aycliffe North & Middridge.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aycliffe North & Middridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe South | 2,589 | 163.1 | +73% |
| Chilton | 765 | 153.6 | +63% |
| Shildon & Dene Valley | 2,979 | 161.2 | +71% |
| Ferryhill | 1,923 | 163.3 | +74% |
| Bishop Auckland | 3,208 | 193.0 | +105% |
| Spennymoor | 1,365 | 126.9 | +35% |
| Tudhoe | 1,718 | 160.0 | +70% |
| West Auckland | 1,794 | 153.9 | +64% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Aycliffe North & Middridge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Alston Crescent | 80 |
| On or near Alan Gray Court | 67 |
| On or near Silverdale Place | 57 |
| On or near Langdale Place | 54 |
| On or near Eskdale Place | 48 |
| On or near Stainmore Crescent | 44 |
| On or near Kings Drive | 41 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 37 |
| On or near Well House Drive | 33 |
| On or near Malvern Way | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aycliffe North & Middridge over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 404 | 36.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 227 | 20.4% |
| Not recorded | 223 | 20.0% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 9.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% |
Aycliffe North & Middridge has an estimated population of 11,850. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aycliffe North & Middridge sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Aycliffe North & Middridge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.2% |
| Social rented homes | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.8% |
Is Aycliffe North & Middridge a safe place to live?
Aycliffe North & Middridge recorded 94.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Aycliffe North & Middridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 419 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (223).
Is crime in Aycliffe North & Middridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aycliffe North & Middridge was up 8% on the year before: 1,115 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,032 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Aycliffe North & Middridge?
Aycliffe North & Middridge is policed by Durham. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Aycliffe North & Middridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.