Crime in Aycliffe South: statistics, rates and trends
2,589 crimes were recorded in Aycliffe South in the 12 months to July 2026, 163.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Aycliffe South at a glance
- Crime trends in Aycliffe South
- Types of crime in Aycliffe South
- Aycliffe South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aycliffe South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aycliffe South
- Population and deprivation in Aycliffe South
- Questions about crime in Aycliffe South
- About this data
2,589 crimes were recorded in Aycliffe South in the 12 months to July 2026, 163.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 884 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aycliffe South has the 345th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Aycliffe South | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,589 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 163.1 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 15,872 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Aycliffe South was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,836 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,349). Over the whole period it rose 10%, 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 | 2,589 | 163.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,528 | 159.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,644 | 166.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,557 | 161.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,692 | 169.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,730 | 172.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,836 | 178.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,549 | 160.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,349 | 148.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 284 |
| June 2026 | 249 |
| May 2026 | 299 |
| April 2026 | 207 |
| March 2026 | 255 |
| February 2026 | 176 |
| January 2026 | 190 |
| December 2025 | 171 |
| November 2025 | 162 |
| October 2025 | 194 |
| September 2025 | 173 |
| August 2025 | 229 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aycliffe South 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other theft (+36%) and other crime (+35%). The largest falls were in drugs (-17%) and shoplifting (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 884 | 55.7 | 1.63 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 645 | 40.6 | 2.65 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 262 | 16.5 | 2.43 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 222 | 14.0 | 1.69 | -15% |
| Public order | 158 | 10.0 | 1.50 | -9% |
| Other theft | 99 | 6.2 | 0.98 | +36% |
| Burglary | 79 | 5.0 | 1.41 | -9% |
| Other crime | 77 | 4.9 | 2.30 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 63 | 4.0 | 0.81 | -3% |
| Drugs | 48 | 3.0 | 0.92 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.3 | 1.30 | -5% |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.9 | 0.70 | +67% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.6 | 0.34 | +80% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.61 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Aycliffe South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aycliffe South recorded 884 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 34.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Aycliffe South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aycliffe South recorded 645 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 24.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Aycliffe South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aycliffe South recorded 262 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Aycliffe South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aycliffe South recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Aycliffe South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aycliffe South recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Aycliffe South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aycliffe South recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Aycliffe South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aycliffe South recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Aycliffe South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aycliffe South recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Aycliffe South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aycliffe South recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Aycliffe South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aycliffe South recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Aycliffe South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aycliffe South recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Aycliffe South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aycliffe South recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Aycliffe South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Aycliffe South recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Aycliffe South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Aycliffe South recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Aycliffe South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aycliffe South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aycliffe South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe North & Middridge | 1,115 | 94.1 | -42% |
| Chilton | 765 | 153.6 | -6% |
| Shildon & Dene Valley | 2,979 | 161.2 | -1% |
| Ferryhill | 1,923 | 163.3 | +0% |
| Bishop Auckland | 3,208 | 193.0 | +18% |
| Spennymoor | 1,365 | 126.9 | -22% |
| Sedgefield | 678 | 67.7 | -58% |
| Tudhoe | 1,718 | 160.0 | -2% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 247 |
| On or near Parking Area | 180 |
| On or near Sid Chaplin Drive | 82 |
| On or near Kirkstone Place | 77 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 74 |
| On or near Williamfield Way | 53 |
| On or near Linden Place | 46 |
| On or near Whinlatter Place | 43 |
| On or near Wright Close | 41 |
| On or near Neville Parade | 40 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aycliffe South 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 | 828 | 32.0% |
| Not recorded | 645 | 24.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 534 | 20.6% |
| Under investigation | 231 | 8.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 115 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 51 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 1.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 27 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 24 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.6% |
Aycliffe South has an estimated population of 15,872. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aycliffe South sits in decile 2.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Aycliffe South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.3% |
| Social rented homes | 31.4% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.5% |
Is Aycliffe South a safe place to live?
Aycliffe South recorded 163.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 884 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (645).
Is crime in Aycliffe South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aycliffe South was up 2% on the year before: 2,589 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,528 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Aycliffe South?
Aycliffe South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.