Crime in Pittington & Sherburn: statistics, rates and trends
385 crimes were recorded in Pittington & Sherburn 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 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Pittington & Sherburn at a glance
- Crime trends in Pittington & Sherburn
- Types of crime in Pittington & Sherburn
- Pittington & Sherburn compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pittington & Sherburn
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pittington & Sherburn
- Demographics of Pittington & Sherburn
- Questions about crime in Pittington & Sherburn
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (123), anti-social behaviour (68) and burglary (46) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,833rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Pittington & Sherburn | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 385 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.2 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +30% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 4,799 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Pittington & Sherburn of any year here (385 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 41%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 385 | 80.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 297 | 61.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 286 | 59.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 343 | 71.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 297 | 61.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 297 | 61.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 382 | 79.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 273 | 56.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 274 | 57.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pittington & Sherburn recorded notably more burglary (2.7 times the national rate), and notably less public order (37% below) and other theft (35% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 28 to 46 and anti-social behaviour rose from 46 to 68.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 | 25.6 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 14.2 | 15.4 | +48% |
| Burglary | 46 | 9.6 | 3.6 | +64% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 8.3 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 5.4 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Other theft | 20 | 4.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 20 | 4.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 4.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 3.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pittington & Sherburn; the highest is Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe (168.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Framwellgate & Newton Hall (74.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pittington & Sherburn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 1,274 | 116.0 | +45% |
| Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe | 3,114 | 168.8 | +110% |
| Framwellgate & Newton Hall | 1,061 | 74.9 | -7% |
| Neville's Cross | 1,019 | 90.9 | +13% |
| Thornley & Wheatley Hill | 893 | 152.0 | +89% |
| Bowburn & Coxhoe | 1,483 | 95.0 | +18% |
| Lumley & West Rainton | 820 | 82.1 | +2% |
| Murton | 1,761 | 161.9 | +102% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Pittington & Sherburn over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Forster Avenue” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Forster Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Stanley Close | 26 |
| On or near South End | 24 |
| On or near Parkinson Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Crescent Close | 17 |
| On or near Elemore Lane | 17 |
| On or near Usher Avenue | 16 |
| On or near New Street | 13 |
| On or near Coalford Lane | 11 |
Of the 317 crimes in Pittington & Sherburn with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 68 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 126 | 39.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 113 | 35.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 7.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Pittington & Sherburn has an estimated population of 4,799 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (28%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pittington & Sherburn average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Pittington & Sherburn | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pittington & Sherburn a safe place to live?
Pittington & Sherburn 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 1,833rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Pittington & Sherburn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 123 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (68).
Is crime in Pittington & Sherburn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pittington & Sherburn was up 30% on the year before: 385 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 297 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pittington & Sherburn?
About 4,799 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pittington & Sherburn?
Pittington & Sherburn 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.