Crime in Pittington & Sherburn: statistics, rates and trends
380 crimes were recorded in Pittington & Sherburn in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Pittington & Sherburn
- Questions about crime in Pittington & Sherburn
- About this data
380 crimes were recorded in Pittington & Sherburn in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 28% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 129 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pittington & Sherburn has the 1,874th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pittington & Sherburn | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 380 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.2 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +28% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 4,799 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pittington & Sherburn was highest in the year to July 2026 (380 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (269). Over the whole period it rose 39%, 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 | 380 | 79.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 298 | 62.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 282 | 58.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 348 | 72.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 305 | 63.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 299 | 62.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 376 | 78.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 269 | 56.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 273 | 56.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pittington & Sherburn 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 burglary, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in burglary (+64%) and criminal damage and arson (+50%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 129 | 26.9 | 0.79 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 12.3 | 0.80 | +40% |
| Burglary | 46 | 9.6 | 2.71 | +64% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 8.8 | 1.29 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 5.0 | 1.02 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 4.2 | 0.50 | +54% |
| Other theft | 19 | 4.0 | 0.62 | +0% |
| Public order | 18 | 3.8 | 0.56 | +6% |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.5 | 1.18 | +20% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.5 | 0.45 | +40% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.51 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.43 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Pittington & Sherburn
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pittington & Sherburn recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 33.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pittington & Sherburn
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pittington & Sherburn recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pittington & Sherburn
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pittington & Sherburn recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pittington & Sherburn
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pittington & Sherburn recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pittington & Sherburn
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pittington & Sherburn recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pittington & Sherburn
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pittington & Sherburn recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pittington & Sherburn
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pittington & Sherburn recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pittington & Sherburn
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pittington & Sherburn recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pittington & Sherburn
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pittington & Sherburn recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pittington & Sherburn
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pittington & Sherburn recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pittington & Sherburn
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pittington & Sherburn recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pittington & Sherburn
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pittington & Sherburn recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pittington & Sherburn, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pittington & Sherburn.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pittington & Sherburn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 1,296 | 118.0 | +49% |
| Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe | 3,083 | 167.1 | +111% |
| Framwellgate & Newton Hall | 1,072 | 75.6 | -4% |
| Neville's Cross | 1,049 | 93.5 | +18% |
| Thornley & Wheatley Hill | 898 | 152.9 | +93% |
| Bowburn & Coxhoe | 1,513 | 96.9 | +22% |
| Lumley & West Rainton | 797 | 79.8 | +1% |
| Murton | 1,727 | 158.8 | +101% |
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 Pittington & Sherburn over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Forster Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Stanley Close | 24 |
| On or near South End | 22 |
| On or near Elemore Lane | 17 |
| On or near Parkinson Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Crescent Close | 15 |
| On or near Usher Avenue | 15 |
| On or near New Street | 12 |
| On or near Coalford Lane | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pittington & Sherburn 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 117 | 30.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 111 | 29.2% |
| Not recorded | 59 | 15.5% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 10.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Pittington & Sherburn has an estimated population of 4,799. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pittington & Sherburn sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pittington & Sherburn |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.0% |
| Social rented homes | 19.9% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Pittington & Sherburn a safe place to live?
Pittington & Sherburn recorded 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Pittington & Sherburn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Pittington & Sherburn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pittington & Sherburn was up 28% on the year before: 380 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 298 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pittington & Sherburn?
Pittington & Sherburn 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 Pittington & Sherburn. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.