Crime in Willington & Hunwick: statistics, rates and trends
1,202 crimes were recorded in Willington & Hunwick in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Willington & Hunwick at a glance
- Crime trends in Willington & Hunwick
- Types of crime in Willington & Hunwick
- Willington & Hunwick compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Willington & Hunwick
- What happened after crimes were reported in Willington & Hunwick
- Population and deprivation in Willington & Hunwick
- Questions about crime in Willington & Hunwick
- About this data
1,202 crimes were recorded in Willington & Hunwick in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than 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 427 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Willington & Hunwick has the 699th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Willington & Hunwick | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,202 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.6 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 9,345 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Willington & Hunwick was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,434 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,036). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 1,202 | 128.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,036 | 110.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,155 | 123.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,167 | 124.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,313 | 140.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,434 | 153.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,292 | 138.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,157 | 123.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,149 | 123.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 90 |
| June 2026 | 109 |
| May 2026 | 124 |
| April 2026 | 125 |
| March 2026 | 111 |
| February 2026 | 116 |
| January 2026 | 91 |
| December 2025 | 98 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 90 |
| August 2025 | 98 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Willington & Hunwick 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+286%) and other crime (+47%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 427 | 45.7 | 1.33 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 286 | 30.6 | 2.00 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 147 | 15.7 | 2.32 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 85 | 9.1 | 1.10 | +286% |
| Public order | 63 | 6.7 | 1.01 | -2% |
| Other crime | 50 | 5.4 | 2.53 | +47% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.5 | 0.70 | +0% |
| Burglary | 40 | 4.3 | 1.21 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 3.2 | 0.65 | -9% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.0 | 0.62 | -5% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.77 | -59% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.24 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.26 | -78% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Willington & Hunwick
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Willington & Hunwick recorded 427 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 35.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Willington & Hunwick
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Willington & Hunwick recorded 286 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 23.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Willington & Hunwick
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Willington & Hunwick recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Willington & Hunwick
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Willington & Hunwick recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 286% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Willington & Hunwick
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Willington & Hunwick recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Willington & Hunwick
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Willington & Hunwick recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Willington & Hunwick
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Willington & Hunwick recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Willington & Hunwick
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Willington & Hunwick recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Willington & Hunwick
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Willington & Hunwick recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Willington & Hunwick
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Willington & Hunwick recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Willington & Hunwick
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Willington & Hunwick recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Willington & Hunwick
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Willington & Hunwick recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Willington & Hunwick
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Willington & Hunwick recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Willington & Hunwick
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Willington & Hunwick 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Willington & Hunwick, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Willington & Hunwick.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Willington & Hunwick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crook | 1,540 | 107.8 | -16% |
| Spennymoor | 1,365 | 126.9 | -1% |
| Bishop Auckland | 3,208 | 193.0 | +50% |
| Brandon | 1,386 | 114.0 | -11% |
| Tudhoe | 1,718 | 160.0 | +24% |
| West Auckland | 1,794 | 153.9 | +20% |
| Deerness | 1,278 | 108.8 | -15% |
| Shildon & Dene Valley | 2,979 | 161.2 | +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 Willington & Hunwick over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Commercial Street | 114 |
| On or near St Thomas' Close | 76 |
| On or near Parking Area | 59 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 55 |
| On or near Chester Drive | 49 |
| On or near Dovedale Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Hepworth Lane | 43 |
| On or near South Street | 41 |
| On or near Canterbury Crescent | 35 |
| On or near Ash Drive | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Willington & Hunwick 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 | 390 | 32.4% |
| Not recorded | 286 | 23.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 252 | 21.0% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 8.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 12 | 1.0% |
Willington & Hunwick has an estimated population of 9,345. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Willington & Hunwick sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Willington & Hunwick |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.2% |
| Social rented homes | 19.8% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 31.6% |
Is Willington & Hunwick a safe place to live?
Willington & Hunwick recorded 128.6 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 Willington & Hunwick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 427 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (286).
Is crime in Willington & Hunwick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Willington & Hunwick was up 16% on the year before: 1,202 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,036 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Willington & Hunwick?
Willington & Hunwick 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 Willington & Hunwick. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.