Crime in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe: statistics, rates and trends
3,083 crimes were recorded in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe in the 12 months to July 2026, 167.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe at a glance
- Crime trends in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
- Types of crime in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
- Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
- Population and deprivation in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
- Questions about crime in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
- About this data
3,083 crimes were recorded in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe in the 12 months to July 2026, 167.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 937 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe has the 318th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,083 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 167.1 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 18,451 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe was highest in the year to July 2023 (3,535 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,544). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 3,083 | 167.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,099 | 168.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,216 | 174.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,535 | 191.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,212 | 174.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,544 | 137.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,789 | 151.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,097 | 167.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,245 | 175.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 272 |
| June 2026 | 229 |
| May 2026 | 287 |
| April 2026 | 268 |
| March 2026 | 255 |
| February 2026 | 234 |
| January 2026 | 224 |
| December 2025 | 243 |
| November 2025 | 254 |
| October 2025 | 325 |
| September 2025 | 253 |
| August 2025 | 239 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe 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 increases were in vehicle crime (+92%) and robbery (+50%). The largest falls were in drugs (-49%) and bicycle theft (-49%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 937 | 50.8 | 1.48 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 580 | 31.4 | 3.79 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 554 | 30.0 | 1.96 | +11% |
| Public order | 270 | 14.6 | 2.20 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 208 | 11.3 | 1.66 | -14% |
| Other theft | 151 | 8.2 | 1.28 | -1% |
| Other crime | 99 | 5.4 | 2.54 | +24% |
| Burglary | 92 | 5.0 | 1.41 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 2.7 | 0.55 | +92% |
| Drugs | 44 | 2.4 | 0.73 | -49% |
| Robbery | 30 | 1.6 | 1.20 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 1.4 | 1.71 | -49% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.3 | 1.34 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 1.0 | 0.58 | -5% |
Violence and sexual offences in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe recorded 937 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 30.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe recorded 580 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 18.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe recorded 554 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe recorded 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe recorded 24 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neville's Cross | 1,049 | 93.5 | -44% |
| Belmont | 1,296 | 118.0 | -29% |
| Framwellgate & Newton Hall | 1,072 | 75.6 | -55% |
| Pittington & Sherburn | 380 | 79.2 | -53% |
| Brandon | 1,386 | 114.0 | -32% |
| Bowburn & Coxhoe | 1,513 | 96.9 | -42% |
| Sacriston & Witton Gilbert | 1,118 | 105.1 | -37% |
| Deerness | 1,278 | 108.8 | -35% |
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 Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 332 |
| On or near Back Wynyard Grove | 313 |
| On or near Parking Area | 313 |
| On or near Market Place | 169 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 124 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 124 |
| On or near Prison | 107 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 99 |
| On or near Framwelgate Bridge | 91 |
| On or near Claypath | 67 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,010 | 32.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 657 | 21.3% |
| Not recorded | 554 | 18.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 283 | 9.2% |
| Under investigation | 233 | 7.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 121 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 40 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 21 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 21 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 0.6% |
Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe has an estimated population of 18,451. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 6.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 84.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.9% |
| Social rented homes | 23.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.2% |
Is Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe a safe place to live?
Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe recorded 167.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 937 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (580).
Is crime in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe was almost unchanged on the year before: 3,083 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,099 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe?
Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe is policed by Durham. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.