Crime in Aycliffe South: statistics, rates and trends
2,596 crimes were recorded in Aycliffe South in the 12 months to August 2026, 163.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Aycliffe South
- Questions about crime in Aycliffe South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (899), anti-social behaviour (621) and criminal damage and arson (266) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 350th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Aycliffe South | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,596 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 163.6 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 15,872 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Aycliffe South peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,884 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,337). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,596 | 163.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,530 | 159.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,641 | 166.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,563 | 161.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,661 | 167.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,711 | 170.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,884 | 181.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,563 | 161.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,337 | 147.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 236 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Aycliffe South recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.5 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.5 times the national rate) and other crime (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (23% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 48 to 78 and other theft rose from 74 to 102, while drugs fell from 59 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 899 | 56.6 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 621 | 39.1 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 266 | 16.8 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 222 | 14.0 | 8.5 | -15% |
| Public order | 168 | 10.6 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Other theft | 102 | 6.4 | 6.4 | +38% |
| Burglary | 80 | 5.0 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Other crime | 78 | 4.9 | 2.1 | +62% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 3.8 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Drugs | 47 | 3.0 | 3.3 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Aycliffe South; the highest is Bishop Auckland, County Durham (194.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Sedgefield, County Durham (67.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aycliffe South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe North & Middridge | 1,140 | 96.2 | -41% |
| Chilton | 758 | 152.2 | -7% |
| Shildon & Dene Valley | 2,959 | 160.1 | -2% |
| Ferryhill | 1,969 | 167.2 | +2% |
| Bishop Auckland | 3,238 | 194.8 | +19% |
| Spennymoor | 1,365 | 126.9 | -22% |
| Sedgefield | 675 | 67.4 | -59% |
| Tudhoe | 1,744 | 162.4 | -1% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Aycliffe South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (250).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 250 |
| On or near Parking Area | 179 |
| On or near Sid Chaplin Drive | 79 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 73 |
| On or near Kirkstone Place | 72 |
| On or near Williamfield Way | 56 |
| On or near Linden Place | 50 |
| On or near Elmfield Place | 42 |
| On or near Ashfield | 41 |
| On or near Neville Parade | 41 |
Of the 1,975 crimes in Aycliffe South with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 621 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 868 | 43.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 544 | 27.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 216 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 106 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 56 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 32 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 25 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 23 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Aycliffe South has an estimated population of 15,872 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (31%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aycliffe South average decile 2.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Aycliffe South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Aycliffe South a safe place to live?
Aycliffe South recorded 163.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 350th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Aycliffe South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 899 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (621).
Is crime in Aycliffe South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aycliffe South was up 3% on the year before: 2,596 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,530 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aycliffe South?
About 15,872 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aycliffe South?
Aycliffe South 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.