Crime in Aycliffe North & Middridge: statistics, rates and trends
1,140 crimes were recorded in Aycliffe North & Middridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 96.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Aycliffe North & Middridge
- Questions about crime in Aycliffe North & Middridge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (429), anti-social behaviour (229) and criminal damage and arson (113) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,340th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Aycliffe North & Middridge | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,140 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.2 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 11,850 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Aycliffe North & Middridge peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,179 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (844). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,140 | 96.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,018 | 85.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,179 | 99.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 997 | 84.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 942 | 79.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 931 | 78.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,084 | 91.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 940 | 79.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 844 | 71.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 105 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Aycliffe North & Middridge recorded notably more burglary (92% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (41% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (26% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (54% below) and shoplifting (25% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 50 to 81 and vehicle crime rose from 36 to 49, while other theft fell from 43 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 429 | 36.2 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 229 | 19.3 | 15.4 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 113 | 9.5 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Burglary | 81 | 6.8 | 3.6 | +62% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 6.3 | 8.5 | +32% |
| Public order | 72 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 4.1 | 5.0 | +36% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.0 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.5 | 2.1 | -6% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Aycliffe North & Middridge.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aycliffe North & Middridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe South | 2,596 | 163.6 | +70% |
| Chilton | 758 | 152.2 | +58% |
| Shildon & Dene Valley | 2,959 | 160.1 | +66% |
| Ferryhill | 1,969 | 167.2 | +74% |
| Bishop Auckland | 3,238 | 194.8 | +103% |
| Spennymoor | 1,365 | 126.9 | +32% |
| Tudhoe | 1,744 | 162.4 | +69% |
| West Auckland | 1,796 | 154.1 | +60% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Aycliffe North & Middridge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Alan Gray Court” (84).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Alan Gray Court | 84 |
| On or near Alston Crescent | 75 |
| On or near Langdale Place | 58 |
| On or near Silverdale Place | 57 |
| On or near Eskdale Place | 52 |
| On or near Kings Drive | 40 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 38 |
| On or near Stainmore Crescent | 37 |
| On or near Well House Drive | 33 |
| On or near Malvern Way | 28 |
Of the 911 crimes in Aycliffe North & Middridge with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 229 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 410 | 45.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 247 | 27.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 91 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Aycliffe North & Middridge has an estimated population of 11,850 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (14%, against 20%), fewer students (5.6%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aycliffe North & Middridge average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Aycliffe North & Middridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Aycliffe North & Middridge a safe place to live?
Aycliffe North & Middridge recorded 96.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,340th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Aycliffe North & Middridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 429 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (229).
Is crime in Aycliffe North & Middridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aycliffe North & Middridge was up 12% on the year before: 1,140 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,018 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aycliffe North & Middridge?
About 11,850 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aycliffe North & Middridge?
Aycliffe North & Middridge 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.