Crime in Trimdon & Wingate: statistics, rates and trends
1,505 crimes were recorded in Trimdon & Wingate in the 12 months to August 2026, 126.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Trimdon & Wingate at a glance
- Crime trends in Trimdon & Wingate
- Types of crime in Trimdon & Wingate
- Trimdon & Wingate compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Trimdon & Wingate
- What happened after crimes were reported in Trimdon & Wingate
- Demographics of Trimdon & Wingate
- Questions about crime in Trimdon & Wingate
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (469), anti-social behaviour (311) and criminal damage and arson (253) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 753rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Trimdon & Wingate | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,505 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 126.0 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 11,942 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Trimdon & Wingate peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,625 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,289). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,505 | 126.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,355 | 113.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,308 | 109.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,380 | 115.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,625 | 136.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,336 | 111.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,506 | 126.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,289 | 107.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,621 | 135.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 146 |
| July 2026 | 136 |
| June 2026 | 149 |
| May 2026 | 129 |
| April 2026 | 137 |
| March 2026 | 147 |
| February 2026 | 90 |
| January 2026 | 136 |
| December 2025 | 117 |
| November 2025 | 100 |
| October 2025 | 108 |
| September 2025 | 110 |
Compared with England and Wales, Trimdon & Wingate recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (3.1 times the national rate), other crime (70% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (70% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (32% below) and drugs (31% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 50 to 64 and other theft rose from 41 to 52.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 469 | 39.3 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 311 | 26.0 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 253 | 21.2 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 122 | 10.2 | 8.5 | +2% |
| Public order | 89 | 7.5 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Burglary | 64 | 5.4 | 3.6 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 4.6 | 5.0 | +17% |
| Other theft | 52 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +27% |
| Other crime | 43 | 3.6 | 2.1 | -12% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Trimdon & Wingate; the highest is Horden & Dene House (210.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Sedgefield, County Durham (67.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Trimdon & Wingate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornley & Wheatley Hill | 893 | 152.0 | +21% |
| Castle Eden & Passfield | 572 | 89.4 | -29% |
| Peterlee | 1,753 | 136.6 | +8% |
| Easington & Shotton | 2,469 | 142.8 | +13% |
| Sedgefield | 675 | 67.4 | -47% |
| Horden & Dene House | 2,332 | 210.3 | +67% |
| Bowburn & Coxhoe | 1,483 | 95.0 | -25% |
| Blackhalls & Hesledens | 671 | 136.5 | +8% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Trimdon & Wingate over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (141).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 141 |
| On or near Station Road | 75 |
| On or near Wingate Road | 55 |
| On or near Woodland View | 40 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Moor Lane | 37 |
| On or near Fairlawns Close | 36 |
| On or near Chillerton Way | 32 |
| On or near Front Street | 31 |
| On or near Newholme Estate | 31 |
Of the 1,194 crimes in Trimdon & Wingate with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 311 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 454 | 38.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 414 | 34.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 59 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Trimdon & Wingate has an estimated population of 11,942 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%) and fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Trimdon & Wingate average decile 2.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Trimdon & Wingate | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Trimdon & Wingate a safe place to live?
Trimdon & Wingate recorded 126.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 753rd 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 Trimdon & Wingate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 469 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (311).
Is crime in Trimdon & Wingate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Trimdon & Wingate was up 11% on the year before: 1,505 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,355 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Trimdon & Wingate?
About 11,942 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Trimdon & Wingate?
Trimdon & Wingate 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.