Crime in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert: statistics, rates and trends
1,125 crimes were recorded in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert in the 12 months to August 2026, 105.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
- Questions about crime in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (441), anti-social behaviour (195) and criminal damage and arson (139) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,104th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Sacriston & Witton Gilbert | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,125 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.8 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 10,637 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,330 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (948). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,125 | 105.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 988 | 92.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 948 | 89.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 950 | 89.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,038 | 97.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,131 | 106.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,330 | 125.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,024 | 96.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,140 | 107.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 102 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sacriston & Witton Gilbert recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (94% above the national rate) and other crime (78% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (30% below) and vehicle crime (28% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 28 to 40 and violence and sexual offences rose from 327 to 441, while shoplifting fell from 114 to 94.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 441 | 41.5 | 34.2 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 195 | 18.3 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 139 | 13.1 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 94 | 8.8 | 8.5 | -18% |
| Public order | 64 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Other theft | 48 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Other crime | 40 | 3.8 | 2.1 | +43% |
| Burglary | 38 | 3.6 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 3.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sacriston & Witton Gilbert; the highest is Chester-le-Street North (181.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Chester-le-Street South (63.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sacriston & Witton Gilbert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framwellgate & Newton Hall | 1,061 | 74.9 | -29% |
| Langley & Esh | 490 | 100.2 | -5% |
| Chester-le-Street South | 721 | 63.8 | -40% |
| Chester-le-Street North | 1,626 | 181.4 | +72% |
| Neville's Cross | 1,019 | 90.9 | -14% |
| Deerness | 1,282 | 109.1 | +3% |
| Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe | 3,114 | 168.8 | +60% |
| Pelton | 1,234 | 79.2 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Crossleas” (101).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Crossleas | 101 |
| On or near Trout'S Lane | 91 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 75 |
| On or near Parking Area | 45 |
| On or near The Green | 41 |
| On or near Aldin Rise | 30 |
| On or near Hawthorn Close | 29 |
| On or near Iveson Terrace | 28 |
| On or near Derwent Close | 24 |
| On or near Charlaw Close | 23 |
Of the 930 crimes in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 195 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 453 | 48.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 227 | 24.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 93 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Sacriston & Witton Gilbert has an estimated population of 10,637 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (22%, against 17%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sacriston & Witton Gilbert average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Sacriston & Witton Gilbert | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sacriston & Witton Gilbert a safe place to live?
Sacriston & Witton Gilbert recorded 105.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,104th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 441 reports in the 12 months to August 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 14% on the year before: 1,125 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 988 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sacriston & Witton Gilbert?
About 10,637 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sacriston & Witton Gilbert?
Sacriston & Witton Gilbert 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.