Crime in Castle Eden & Passfield: statistics, rates and trends
572 crimes were recorded in Castle Eden & Passfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 89.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Castle Eden & Passfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Castle Eden & Passfield
- Types of crime in Castle Eden & Passfield
- Castle Eden & Passfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Castle Eden & Passfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Castle Eden & Passfield
- Demographics of Castle Eden & Passfield
- Questions about crime in Castle Eden & Passfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (180), anti-social behaviour (104) and shoplifting (80) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,516th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Castle Eden & Passfield | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 572 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.4 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 6,399 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Castle Eden & Passfield peaked in the year to August 2023 (605 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (471). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 572 | 89.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 507 | 79.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 476 | 74.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 605 | 94.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 551 | 86.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 494 | 77.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 471 | 73.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 565 | 88.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 540 | 84.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
Compared with England and Wales, Castle Eden & Passfield recorded notably more other crime (70% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (64% above the national rate) and shoplifting (48% above the national rate), and notably less public order (39% below) and vehicle crime (34% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 20 to 38 and shoplifting rose from 48 to 80, while vehicle crime fell from 33 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 180 | 28.1 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 | 16.3 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 80 | 12.5 | 8.5 | +67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 11.1 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Other theft | 38 | 5.9 | 6.4 | +90% |
| Public order | 26 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Other crime | 23 | 3.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.3 | 5.0 | -36% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Castle Eden & Passfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castle Eden & Passfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterlee | 1,753 | 136.6 | +53% |
| Horden & Dene House | 2,332 | 210.3 | +135% |
| Blackhalls & Hesledens | 671 | 136.5 | +53% |
| Easington & Shotton | 2,469 | 142.8 | +60% |
| Trimdon & Wingate | 1,505 | 126.0 | +41% |
| Thornley & Wheatley Hill | 893 | 152.0 | +70% |
| Murton | 1,761 | 161.9 | +81% |
| Dalton & Dawdon | 1,328 | 121.0 | +35% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Castle Eden & Passfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Medway Close” (75).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Medway Close | 75 |
| On or near Oakerside Drive | 32 |
| On or near Sunny Blunts | 32 |
| On or near Welland Close | 31 |
| On or near Sycamore Drive | 26 |
| On or near Teign Close | 23 |
| On or near Corby Grove | 20 |
| On or near Donerston Grove | 20 |
| On or near Castle Bank | 17 |
| On or near Severn Close | 15 |
Of the 468 crimes in Castle Eden & Passfield with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 104 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 164 | 35.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 161 | 34.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Castle Eden & Passfield has an estimated population of 6,399 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), more retired residents (29%, against 22%) and an older population (25%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Castle Eden & Passfield average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Castle Eden & Passfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Castle Eden & Passfield a safe place to live?
Castle Eden & Passfield recorded 89.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,516th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Castle Eden & Passfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 180 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (104).
Is crime in Castle Eden & Passfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castle Eden & Passfield was up 13% on the year before: 572 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 507 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Castle Eden & Passfield?
About 6,399 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Castle Eden & Passfield?
Castle Eden & Passfield 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.