Crime in Evenwood, County Durham: statistics, rates and trends
355 crimes were recorded in Evenwood, County Durham in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Evenwood, County Durham at a glance
- Crime trends in Evenwood, County Durham
- Types of crime in Evenwood, County Durham
- Evenwood, County Durham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Evenwood, County Durham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Evenwood, County Durham
- Demographics of Evenwood, County Durham
- Questions about crime in Evenwood, County Durham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (131), criminal damage and arson (56) and anti-social behaviour (47) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,835th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Evenwood, County Durham | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 355 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.2 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 4,426 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Evenwood, County Durham peaked in the year to August 2018 (401 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (264). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 355 | 80.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 280 | 63.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 287 | 64.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 264 | 59.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 279 | 63.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 345 | 77.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 382 | 86.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 382 | 86.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 401 | 90.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
Compared with England and Wales, Evenwood, County Durham recorded notably more burglary (2.0 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (88% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (32% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (31% below) and other theft (23% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 21 to 31 and violence and sexual offences rose from 95 to 131.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 131 | 29.6 | 34.2 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 12.7 | 6.7 | +33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 10.6 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Burglary | 31 | 7.0 | 3.6 | +48% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 6.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 22 | 5.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Evenwood, County Durham; the highest is Bishop Auckland, County Durham (194.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Barnard Castle, County Durham (66.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Evenwood, County Durham |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Auckland | 1,796 | 154.1 | +92% |
| Lower Teesdale | 732 | 82.1 | +2% |
| Bishop Auckland | 3,238 | 194.8 | +143% |
| Crook | 1,597 | 111.8 | +39% |
| Shildon & Dene Valley | 2,959 | 160.1 | +100% |
| Willington & Hunwick | 1,238 | 132.5 | +65% |
| Barnard Castle | 304 | 66.9 | -17% |
| Aycliffe North & Middridge | 1,140 | 96.2 | +20% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Evenwood, County Durham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Swan Street” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Swan Street | 30 |
| On or near Fairfield | 27 |
| On or near Lynas Place | 24 |
| On or near Bedburn Road | 16 |
| On or near Diamond Hill | 15 |
| On or near Ladywell | 15 |
| On or near South View | 14 |
| On or near Saunders Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
| On or near Alpine Terrace | 12 |
Of the 308 crimes in Evenwood, County Durham with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 47 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 121 | 39.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 112 | 36.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
Evenwood, County Durham has an estimated population of 4,426 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Evenwood, County Durham average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Evenwood, County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Evenwood, County Durham a safe place to live?
Evenwood, County Durham recorded 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,835th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Evenwood, County Durham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 131 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (56).
Is crime in Evenwood, County Durham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Evenwood, County Durham was up 27% on the year before: 355 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 280 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Evenwood, County Durham?
About 4,426 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Evenwood, County Durham?
Evenwood, 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.