Crime in Annfield Plain: statistics, rates and trends
1,083 crimes were recorded in Annfield Plain in the 12 months to August 2026, 133.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Annfield Plain
- Questions about crime in Annfield Plain
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (440), anti-social behaviour (184) and criminal damage and arson (147) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 118th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Annfield Plain | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,083 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.0 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 8,142 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Annfield Plain peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,268 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (926). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,083 | 133.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 942 | 115.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 926 | 113.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,009 | 123.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,160 | 142.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,018 | 125.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,268 | 155.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,020 | 125.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,090 | 133.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Annfield Plain recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.7 times the national rate), other crime (2.0 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (58% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (56% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 21 to 41 and criminal damage and arson rose from 112 to 147, while shoplifting fell from 46 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 440 | 54.0 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 184 | 22.6 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 147 | 18.1 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Public order | 65 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 51 | 6.3 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 5.3 | 5.0 | +16% |
| Burglary | 41 | 5.0 | 3.6 | +95% |
| Other crime | 35 | 4.3 | 2.1 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 3.7 | 8.5 | -35% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.8 | 3.3 | +15% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Annfield Plain; the highest is Stanley (County Durham) (160.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Rowlands Gill (63.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Annfield Plain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley (County Durham) | 3,177 | 160.9 | +21% |
| Consett | 2,831 | 100.1 | -25% |
| Rowlands Gill | 357 | 63.9 | -52% |
| Sacriston | 600 | 113.4 | -15% |
| Pelton and Ouston | 586 | 95.9 | -28% |
| Whickham | 1,404 | 90.5 | -32% |
| Chester-le-Street | 2,713 | 112.2 | -16% |
| Esh Winning | 527 | 99.4 | -25% |
Annfield Plain & Tanfield is the one area listed within Annfield Plain, with 108.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain & Tanfield | Neighbourhood | 10,601 | 1,148 | 108.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Annfield Plain over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sabin Court” (103).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sabin Court | 103 |
| On or near Supermarket | 71 |
| On or near Meldon Way | 52 |
| On or near Frosterley Gardens | 34 |
| On or near Balmoral Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Hutton Court | 29 |
| On or near B6168 | 28 |
| On or near Shieldrow Lane | 28 |
| On or near West Road | 28 |
| On or near Pontop Pike Lane | 26 |
Of the 899 crimes in Annfield Plain with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 184 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 414 | 46.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 246 | 27.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 113 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Annfield Plain has an estimated population of 8,142 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%), more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%) and more households without a car (31%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Annfield Plain average decile 1.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Annfield Plain | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Annfield Plain a safe place to live?
Annfield Plain recorded 133.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 118th of the 1,390 towns 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 Annfield Plain?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 440 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (184).
Is crime in Annfield Plain going up or down?
Recorded crime in Annfield Plain was up 15% on the year before: 1,083 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 942 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Annfield Plain?
About 8,142 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Annfield Plain?
Annfield Plain 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.