Crime in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe: statistics, rates and trends
3,114 crimes were recorded in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe in the 12 months to August 2026, 168.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
- Questions about crime in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (949), shoplifting (585) and anti-social behaviour (549) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 313th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,114 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 168.8 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 18,451 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe peaked in the year to August 2023 (3,539 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (2,530). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,114 | 168.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,029 | 164.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,259 | 176.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,539 | 191.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,253 | 176.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,530 | 137.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,743 | 148.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,139 | 170.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,231 | 175.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 270 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe recorded notably more shoplifting (3.8 times the national rate), other crime (2.4 times the national rate) and public order (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (40% below) and theft from the person (36% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 26 to 55 and robbery rose from 23 to 29, while bicycle theft fell from 50 to 26 and drugs fell from 79 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 949 | 51.4 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 585 | 31.7 | 8.5 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 549 | 29.8 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Public order | 278 | 15.1 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 213 | 11.5 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 158 | 8.6 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Burglary | 93 | 5.0 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Other crime | 93 | 5.0 | 2.1 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 3.0 | 5.0 | +112% |
| Drugs | 42 | 2.3 | 3.3 | -47% |
| Robbery | 29 | 1.6 | 1.4 | +26% |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 1.4 | 0.8 | -48% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.3 | 1.0 | +9% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neville's Cross | 1,019 | 90.9 | -46% |
| Belmont | 1,274 | 116.0 | -31% |
| Framwellgate & Newton Hall | 1,061 | 74.9 | -56% |
| Pittington & Sherburn | 385 | 80.2 | -52% |
| Brandon | 1,342 | 110.4 | -35% |
| Bowburn & Coxhoe | 1,483 | 95.0 | -44% |
| Sacriston & Witton Gilbert | 1,125 | 105.8 | -37% |
| Deerness | 1,282 | 109.1 | -35% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nightclub” (329).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 329 |
| On or near Back Wynyard Grove | 322 |
| On or near Parking Area | 307 |
| On or near Market Place | 171 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 123 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 118 |
| On or near Prison | 105 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 99 |
| On or near Framwelgate Bridge | 95 |
| On or near Claypath | 68 |
Of the 2,565 crimes in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 10% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 549 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,029 | 40.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 659 | 25.7% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 269 | 10.5% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 228 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 131 | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 72 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 45 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 22 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 20 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 18 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe has an estimated population of 18,451 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (63.4%, against 7.9%), more private renting (37%, against 20%) and fewer children (6.3%, against 18.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 6.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 24.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 63.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe a safe place to live?
Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe recorded 168.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 313th 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 Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 949 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (585).
Is crime in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe was up 3% on the year before: 3,114 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,029 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe?
About 18,451 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe?
Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe 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.