Crime in Easington & Shotton: statistics, rates and trends
2,469 crimes were recorded in Easington & Shotton in the 12 months to August 2026, 142.8 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 Easington & Shotton at a glance
- Crime trends in Easington & Shotton
- Types of crime in Easington & Shotton
- Easington & Shotton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Easington & Shotton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Easington & Shotton
- Demographics of Easington & Shotton
- Questions about crime in Easington & Shotton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (857), shoplifting (384) and criminal damage and arson (354) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 500th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Easington & Shotton | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,469 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.8 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 17,291 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Easington & Shotton peaked in the year to August 2020 (3,209 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (2,376). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,469 | 142.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,436 | 140.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,376 | 137.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,564 | 148.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,856 | 165.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,001 | 173.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,209 | 185.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,813 | 162.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,894 | 167.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 266 |
| July 2026 | 276 |
| June 2026 | 222 |
| May 2026 | 240 |
| April 2026 | 196 |
| March 2026 | 200 |
| February 2026 | 169 |
| January 2026 | 160 |
| December 2025 | 185 |
| November 2025 | 224 |
| October 2025 | 175 |
| September 2025 | 156 |
Compared with England and Wales, Easington & Shotton recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (3.0 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.6 times the national rate) and other crime (83% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (38% below) and vehicle crime (34% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 110 to 139 and shoplifting rose from 307 to 384, while drugs fell from 43 to 35 and criminal damage and arson fell from 422 to 354.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 857 | 49.6 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 384 | 22.2 | 8.5 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 354 | 20.5 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 330 | 19.1 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Other theft | 139 | 8.0 | 6.4 | +26% |
| Public order | 120 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Burglary | 87 | 5.0 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Other crime | 67 | 3.9 | 2.1 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 3.3 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Drugs | 35 | 2.0 | 3.3 | -19% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.3 | 1.0 | +5% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Easington & Shotton; the highest is Horden & Dene House (210.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Castle Eden & Passfield (89.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Easington & Shotton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterlee | 1,753 | 136.6 | -4% |
| Murton | 1,761 | 161.9 | +13% |
| Horden & Dene House | 2,332 | 210.3 | +47% |
| Castle Eden & Passfield | 572 | 89.4 | -37% |
| Thornley & Wheatley Hill | 893 | 152.0 | +6% |
| Dalton & Dawdon | 1,328 | 121.0 | -15% |
| Trimdon & Wingate | 1,505 | 126.0 | -12% |
| Blackhalls & Hesledens | 671 | 136.5 | -4% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Easington & Shotton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Anthony Street” (280).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Anthony Street | 280 |
| On or near Supermarket | 114 |
| On or near Kell Crescent | 60 |
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Ascot Street | 43 |
| On or near Front Street | 43 |
| On or near Cowley Street | 42 |
| On or near Hamilton Court | 42 |
| On or near Byron Terrace | 41 |
| On or near Avon Street | 40 |
Of the 2,139 crimes in Easington & Shotton with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 330 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 776 | 36.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 744 | 34.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 227 | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 176 | 8.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 47 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 18 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Easington & Shotton has an estimated population of 17,291 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%), more social housing (23%, against 17%) and fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Easington & Shotton average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Easington & Shotton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 25.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Easington & Shotton a safe place to live?
Easington & Shotton recorded 142.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 500th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Easington & Shotton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 857 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (384).
Is crime in Easington & Shotton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Easington & Shotton was up 1% on the year before: 2,469 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,436 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Easington & Shotton?
About 17,291 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Easington & Shotton?
Easington & Shotton 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.