Crime in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert: statistics, rates and trends
1,118 crimes were recorded in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert at a glance
- Crime trends in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
- Types of crime in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
- Sacriston & Witton Gilbert compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
- Population and deprivation in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
- Questions about crime in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
- About this data
1,118 crimes were recorded in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 436 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sacriston & Witton Gilbert has the 1,119th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sacriston & Witton Gilbert | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,118 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.1 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 10,637 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,312 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (953). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 1,118 | 105.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 963 | 90.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 953 | 89.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 971 | 91.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,043 | 98.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,143 | 107.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,312 | 123.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,029 | 96.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,122 | 105.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 94 |
| June 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| April 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 110 |
| February 2026 | 95 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 90 |
| October 2025 | 108 |
| September 2025 | 100 |
| August 2025 | 95 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert 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 criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+41%) and violence and sexual offences (+35%). The largest falls were in burglary (-21%) and criminal damage and arson (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 436 | 41.0 | 1.20 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 195 | 18.3 | 1.20 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 120 | 11.3 | 1.66 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 108 | 10.2 | 1.23 | +9% |
| Public order | 66 | 6.2 | 0.93 | +6% |
| Other theft | 49 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +26% |
| Other crime | 38 | 3.6 | 1.69 | +41% |
| Burglary | 37 | 3.5 | 0.98 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 3.5 | 0.71 | +118% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.4 | 0.43 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.7 | 0.39 | +250% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.39 | -56% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sacriston & Witton Gilbert recorded 436 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 39.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sacriston & Witton Gilbert recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 17.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sacriston & Witton Gilbert recorded 120 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 13% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sacriston & Witton Gilbert recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sacriston & Witton Gilbert recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sacriston & Witton Gilbert recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sacriston & Witton Gilbert recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sacriston & Witton Gilbert recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sacriston & Witton Gilbert recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 118% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sacriston & Witton Gilbert recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sacriston & Witton Gilbert recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sacriston & Witton Gilbert recorded 4 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sacriston & Witton Gilbert recorded 4 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 down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sacriston & Witton Gilbert recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sacriston & Witton Gilbert, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sacriston & Witton Gilbert.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sacriston & Witton Gilbert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framwellgate & Newton Hall | 1,072 | 75.6 | -28% |
| Langley & Esh | 499 | 102.1 | -3% |
| Chester-le-Street South | 706 | 62.4 | -41% |
| Chester-le-Street North | 1,600 | 178.5 | +70% |
| Neville's Cross | 1,049 | 93.5 | -11% |
| Deerness | 1,278 | 108.8 | +4% |
| Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe | 3,083 | 167.1 | +59% |
| Pelton | 1,228 | 78.8 | -25% |
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 Sacriston & Witton Gilbert over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Crossleas | 111 |
| On or near Trout'S Lane | 92 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 78 |
| On or near Parking Area | 43 |
| On or near The Green | 40 |
| On or near Aldin Rise | 33 |
| On or near Hawthorn Close | 25 |
| On or near Iveson Terrace | 24 |
| On or near Derwent Close | 23 |
| On or near Viola Crescent | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert 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 | 441 | 39.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 217 | 19.4% |
| Not recorded | 195 | 17.4% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 8.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.8% |
Sacriston & Witton Gilbert has an estimated population of 10,637. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sacriston & Witton Gilbert |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.4% |
| Social rented homes | 22.2% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
Is Sacriston & Witton Gilbert a safe place to live?
Sacriston & Witton Gilbert recorded 105.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Sacriston & Witton Gilbert?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 436 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (195).
Is crime in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert was up 16% on the year before: 1,118 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 963 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sacriston & Witton Gilbert?
Sacriston & Witton Gilbert 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 Sacriston & Witton Gilbert. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.