Crime in Chilton, County Durham: statistics, rates and trends
758 crimes were recorded in Chilton, County Durham in the 12 months to August 2026, 152.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chilton, County Durham at a glance
- Crime trends in Chilton, County Durham
- Types of crime in Chilton, County Durham
- Chilton, County Durham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chilton, County Durham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chilton, County Durham
- Demographics of Chilton, County Durham
- Questions about crime in Chilton, County Durham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (207), shoplifting (154) and anti-social behaviour (103) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 417th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Chilton, County Durham | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 758 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 152.2 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 4,980 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Chilton, County Durham of any year here (758 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 57%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 758 | 152.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 750 | 150.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 726 | 145.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 702 | 141.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 530 | 106.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 662 | 132.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 720 | 144.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 407 | 81.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 482 | 96.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 75 |
| July 2026 | 100 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 79 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chilton, County Durham recorded notably more shoplifting (3.7 times the national rate), other crime (2.5 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (2.3 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 43 to 154 and vehicle crime rose from 30 to 44, while violence and sexual offences fell from 287 to 207 and other crime fell from 35 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 207 | 41.6 | 34.2 | -28% |
| Shoplifting | 154 | 30.9 | 8.5 | +258% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 20.7 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 15.7 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 8.8 | 5.0 | +47% |
| Other theft | 42 | 8.4 | 6.4 | +35% |
| Burglary | 40 | 8.0 | 3.6 | +8% |
| Public order | 40 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Other crime | 26 | 5.2 | 2.1 | -26% |
| Drugs | 16 | 3.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chilton, County Durham; the highest is Ferryhill, County Durham (167.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Sedgefield, County Durham (67.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chilton, County Durham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryhill | 1,969 | 167.2 | +10% |
| Aycliffe North & Middridge | 1,140 | 96.2 | -37% |
| Aycliffe South | 2,596 | 163.6 | +7% |
| Tudhoe | 1,744 | 162.4 | +7% |
| Spennymoor | 1,365 | 126.9 | -17% |
| Shildon & Dene Valley | 2,959 | 160.1 | +5% |
| Sedgefield | 675 | 67.4 | -56% |
| Bowburn & Coxhoe | 1,483 | 95.0 | -38% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Chilton, County Durham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Norman Terrace” (123).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Norman Terrace | 123 |
| On or near South Downs | 66 |
| On or near Albert Street | 58 |
| On or near Arthur Street | 39 |
| On or near Keats Road | 38 |
| On or near Dale Street | 32 |
| On or near Opal Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Avenue 4 | 23 |
Of the 655 crimes in Chilton, County Durham with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 103 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 227 | 34.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 190 | 29.0% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 79 | 12.1% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
Chilton, County Durham has an estimated population of 4,980 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%), less private renting (14%, against 20%) and more social housing (22%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chilton, County Durham average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Chilton, County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 39.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Chilton, County Durham a safe place to live?
Chilton, County Durham recorded 152.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 417th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Chilton, County Durham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 207 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (154).
Is crime in Chilton, County Durham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chilton, County Durham was up 1% on the year before: 758 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 750 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chilton, County Durham?
About 4,980 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chilton, County Durham?
Chilton, County Durham 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.