Crime in Trimdon & Wingate: statistics, rates and trends
1,490 crimes were recorded in Trimdon & Wingate in the 12 months to July 2026, 124.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Trimdon & Wingate
- Questions about crime in Trimdon & Wingate
- About this data
1,490 crimes were recorded in Trimdon & Wingate in the 12 months to July 2026, 124.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 447 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Trimdon & Wingate has the 763rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Trimdon & Wingate | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,490 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 124.8 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 11,942 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Trimdon & Wingate was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,670 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,291). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 1,490 | 124.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,317 | 110.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,332 | 111.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,373 | 115.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,621 | 135.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,355 | 113.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,494 | 125.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,291 | 108.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,670 | 139.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 131 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Trimdon & Wingate 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 anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+42%) and shoplifting (+35%). The largest falls were in other crime (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 447 | 37.4 | 1.09 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 297 | 24.9 | 1.62 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 250 | 20.9 | 3.09 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 136 | 11.4 | 1.37 | +35% |
| Public order | 91 | 7.6 | 1.15 | +25% |
| Burglary | 66 | 5.5 | 1.56 | +32% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 5.1 | 1.04 | +42% |
| Other theft | 50 | 4.2 | 0.65 | +19% |
| Other crime | 43 | 3.6 | 1.71 | -10% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.3 | 0.72 | +56% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.5 | 1.55 | +125% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -75% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Trimdon & Wingate
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Trimdon & Wingate recorded 447 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 30.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Trimdon & Wingate
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Trimdon & Wingate recorded 297 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 19.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Trimdon & Wingate
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Trimdon & Wingate recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 16.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Trimdon & Wingate
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Trimdon & Wingate recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Trimdon & Wingate
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Trimdon & Wingate recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Trimdon & Wingate
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Trimdon & Wingate recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Trimdon & Wingate
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Trimdon & Wingate recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Trimdon & Wingate
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Trimdon & Wingate recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Trimdon & Wingate
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Trimdon & Wingate recorded 43 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 down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Trimdon & Wingate
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Trimdon & Wingate recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Trimdon & Wingate
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Trimdon & Wingate recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Trimdon & Wingate
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Trimdon & Wingate recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Trimdon & Wingate
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Trimdon & Wingate recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Trimdon & Wingate
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Trimdon & Wingate recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Trimdon & Wingate, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Trimdon & Wingate.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Trimdon & Wingate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornley & Wheatley Hill | 898 | 152.9 | +23% |
| Castle Eden & Passfield | 556 | 86.9 | -30% |
| Peterlee | 1,712 | 133.4 | +7% |
| Easington & Shotton | 2,376 | 137.4 | +10% |
| Sedgefield | 678 | 67.7 | -46% |
| Horden & Dene House | 2,293 | 206.7 | +66% |
| Bowburn & Coxhoe | 1,513 | 96.9 | -22% |
| Blackhalls & Hesledens | 703 | 143.0 | +15% |
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 Trimdon & Wingate over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 155 |
| On or near Station Road | 74 |
| On or near Wingate Road | 54 |
| On or near Woodland View | 54 |
| On or near Moor Lane | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Taylor Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Newholme Estate | 29 |
| On or near Chillerton Way | 28 |
| On or near Front Street | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Trimdon & Wingate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 460 | 30.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 387 | 26.0% |
| Not recorded | 297 | 19.9% |
| Under investigation | 113 | 7.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 91 | 6.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.5% |
Trimdon & Wingate has an estimated population of 11,942. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Trimdon & Wingate sits in decile 2.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Trimdon & Wingate |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.8% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.1% |
Is Trimdon & Wingate a safe place to live?
Trimdon & Wingate recorded 124.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Trimdon & Wingate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 447 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (297).
Is crime in Trimdon & Wingate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Trimdon & Wingate was up 13% on the year before: 1,490 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,317 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Trimdon & Wingate?
Trimdon & Wingate 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 Trimdon & Wingate. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.