Crime in Annfield Plain: statistics, rates and trends
1,084 crimes were recorded in Annfield Plain in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Annfield Plain at a glance
- Crime trends in Annfield Plain
- Types of crime in Annfield Plain
- Annfield Plain compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Annfield Plain
- Streets with the most crime in Annfield Plain
- What happened after crimes were reported in Annfield Plain
- Population and deprivation in Annfield Plain
- Questions about crime in Annfield Plain
- About this data
1,084 crimes were recorded in Annfield Plain in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 438 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Annfield Plain has the 111th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Annfield Plain | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,084 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.1 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 8,142 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Annfield Plain was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,260 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (929). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 1,084 | 133.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 929 | 114.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 932 | 114.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,021 | 125.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,140 | 140.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,045 | 128.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,260 | 154.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,011 | 124.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,110 | 136.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 119 |
| June 2026 | 114 |
| May 2026 | 91 |
| April 2026 | 91 |
| March 2026 | 95 |
| February 2026 | 73 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 87 |
| October 2025 | 117 |
| September 2025 | 88 |
| August 2025 | 88 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Annfield Plain 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 burglary (+52%) and criminal damage and arson (+48%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 438 | 53.8 | 1.57 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 185 | 22.7 | 1.48 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 155 | 19.0 | 2.81 | +48% |
| Public order | 67 | 8.2 | 1.24 | +6% |
| Other theft | 48 | 5.9 | 0.92 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 5.3 | 1.07 | +16% |
| Burglary | 38 | 4.7 | 1.32 | +52% |
| Other crime | 37 | 4.5 | 2.15 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 3.8 | 0.46 | -28% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.8 | 0.86 | -4% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.2 | 1.26 | +67% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 0.45 | +400% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.45 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Annfield Plain
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Annfield Plain recorded 438 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 40.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Annfield Plain
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Annfield Plain recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 17.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Annfield Plain
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Annfield Plain recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Annfield Plain
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Annfield Plain recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Annfield Plain
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Annfield Plain recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Annfield Plain
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Annfield Plain recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Annfield Plain
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Annfield Plain recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Annfield Plain
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Annfield Plain recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Annfield Plain
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Annfield Plain recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Annfield Plain
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Annfield Plain recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Annfield Plain
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Annfield Plain recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Annfield Plain
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Annfield Plain recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Annfield Plain
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Annfield Plain recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Annfield Plain
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Annfield Plain 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 towns closest to Annfield Plain, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Annfield Plain.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Annfield Plain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley (County Durham) | 3,159 | 160.0 | +20% |
| Consett | 2,719 | 96.1 | -28% |
| Rowlands Gill | 352 | 63.0 | -53% |
| Sacriston | 586 | 110.7 | -17% |
| Pelton and Ouston | 584 | 95.6 | -28% |
| Whickham | 1,438 | 92.6 | -30% |
| Chester-le-Street | 2,669 | 110.4 | -17% |
| Esh Winning | 534 | 100.7 | -24% |
1 areas within Annfield Plain, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Annfield Plain & Tanfield had the highest rate (107.4 per 1,000) and Annfield Plain & Tanfield the lowest (107.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain & Tanfield | Neighbourhood | 10,601 | 1,139 | 107.4 |
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 Annfield Plain over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sabin Court | 105 |
| On or near Supermarket | 73 |
| On or near Meldon Way | 54 |
| On or near Frosterley Gardens | 34 |
| On or near Balmoral Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Hutton Court | 28 |
| On or near Shieldrow Lane | 27 |
| On or near B6168 | 26 |
| On or near Kirkfield Gardens | 25 |
| On or near Pontop Pike Lane | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Annfield Plain 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 | 413 | 38.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 248 | 22.9% |
| Not recorded | 185 | 17.1% |
| Under investigation | 106 | 9.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
Annfield Plain has an estimated population of 8,142. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Annfield Plain sits in decile 1.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Annfield Plain |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.3% |
| Private rented homes | 24.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.6% |
Is Annfield Plain a safe place to live?
Annfield Plain recorded 133.1 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 Annfield Plain?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 438 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (185).
Is crime in Annfield Plain going up or down?
Recorded crime in Annfield Plain was up 17% on the year before: 1,084 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 929 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Annfield Plain?
Annfield Plain 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 Annfield Plain. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.