Crime in Sedgefield, County Durham: statistics, rates and trends
675 crimes were recorded in Sedgefield, County Durham in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sedgefield, County Durham at a glance
- Crime trends in Sedgefield, County Durham
- Types of crime in Sedgefield, County Durham
- Sedgefield, County Durham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sedgefield, County Durham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sedgefield, County Durham
- Demographics of Sedgefield, County Durham
- Questions about crime in Sedgefield, County Durham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (242), anti-social behaviour (130) and criminal damage and arson (66) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,331st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Sedgefield, County Durham | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 675 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.4 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 10,014 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sedgefield, County Durham peaked in the year to August 2023 (830 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (613). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 675 | 67.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 613 | 61.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 700 | 69.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 830 | 82.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 666 | 66.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 728 | 72.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 717 | 71.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 796 | 79.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 744 | 74.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| July 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (49% below) and shoplifting (39% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 25 to 34 and anti-social behaviour rose from 97 to 130.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 242 | 24.2 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 130 | 13.0 | 15.4 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Other theft | 57 | 5.7 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 5.2 | 8.5 | -2% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 3.4 | 5.0 | +36% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.5 | 2.1 | +19% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Sedgefield, County Durham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sedgefield, County Durham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton | 758 | 152.2 | +126% |
| Trimdon & Wingate | 1,505 | 126.0 | +87% |
| Ferryhill | 1,969 | 167.2 | +148% |
| Bowburn & Coxhoe | 1,483 | 95.0 | +41% |
| Thornley & Wheatley Hill | 893 | 152.0 | +126% |
| Aycliffe South | 2,596 | 163.6 | +143% |
| Aycliffe North & Middridge | 1,140 | 96.2 | +43% |
| Tudhoe | 1,744 | 162.4 | +141% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Sedgefield, County Durham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Sedgefield Terrace | 48 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near High Street | 34 |
| On or near Millfield Road | 28 |
| On or near Beechwood Road | 26 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 22 |
| On or near Durham Road | 20 |
| On or near Stockton Road | 19 |
Of the 545 crimes in Sedgefield, County Durham with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 130 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 218 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 192 | 35.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Sedgefield, County Durham has an estimated population of 10,014 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%), more retired residents (30%, against 22%) and an older population (25%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sedgefield, County Durham average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sedgefield, County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sedgefield, County Durham a safe place to live?
Sedgefield, County Durham recorded 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,331st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sedgefield, County Durham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 242 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (130).
Is crime in Sedgefield, County Durham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sedgefield, County Durham was up 10% on the year before: 675 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 613 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sedgefield, County Durham?
About 10,014 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sedgefield, County Durham?
Sedgefield, 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.