Crime in Easington & Shotton: statistics, rates and trends

2,376 crimes were recorded in Easington & Shotton in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 821 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Easington & Shotton has the 566th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Easington & Shotton was highest in the year to July 2020 (3,131 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,376). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Easington & Shotton 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, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.

The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-20%) and public order (-19%).

Violence and sexual offences in Easington & Shotton

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Easington & Shotton recorded 821 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 34.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Easington & Shotton

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Easington & Shotton recorded 369 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Easington & Shotton

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Easington & Shotton recorded 336 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Easington & Shotton

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Easington & Shotton recorded 334 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Easington & Shotton

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Easington & Shotton recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Easington & Shotton

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Easington & Shotton recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Easington & Shotton

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Easington & Shotton recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Easington & Shotton

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Easington & Shotton recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Easington & Shotton

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Easington & Shotton recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Easington & Shotton

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Easington & Shotton recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Easington & Shotton

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Easington & Shotton recorded 22 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 4% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Easington & Shotton

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Easington & Shotton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Easington & Shotton

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Easington & Shotton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Easington & Shotton

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Easington & Shotton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Easington & Shotton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Easington & Shotton.

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 Easington & Shotton over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Easington & Shotton 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.

Easington & Shotton has an estimated population of 17,291. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Easington & Shotton sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Easington & Shotton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.