Crime in Easington (County Durham): statistics, rates and trends
1,190 crimes were recorded in Easington (County Durham) in the 12 months to July 2026, 179.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Easington (County Durham) at a glance
- Crime trends in Easington (County Durham)
- Types of crime in Easington (County Durham)
- Easington (County Durham) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Easington (County Durham)
- Streets with the most crime in Easington (County Durham)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Easington (County Durham)
- Population and deprivation in Easington (County Durham)
- Questions about crime in Easington (County Durham)
- About this data
1,190 crimes were recorded in Easington (County Durham) in the 12 months to July 2026, 179.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 417 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Easington (County Durham) has the 23rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Easington (County Durham) | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,190 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 179.1 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,645 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Easington (County Durham) was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,330 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,133). 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 | 1,190 | 179.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,133 | 170.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,205 | 181.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,304 | 196.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,271 | 191.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,277 | 192.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,216 | 183.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,206 | 181.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,330 | 200.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 169 |
| June 2026 | 114 |
| May 2026 | 138 |
| April 2026 | 103 |
| March 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 87 |
| January 2026 | 74 |
| December 2025 | 88 |
| November 2025 | 98 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
| August 2025 | 79 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Easington (County Durham) 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, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+46%) and other crime (+17%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-53%) and public order (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 417 | 62.8 | 1.83 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 286 | 43.0 | 5.19 | +46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 149 | 22.4 | 3.31 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 16.4 | 1.07 | -6% |
| Other theft | 60 | 9.0 | 1.41 | +3% |
| Public order | 48 | 7.2 | 1.09 | -35% |
| Other crime | 34 | 5.1 | 2.42 | +17% |
| Burglary | 33 | 5.0 | 1.40 | +3% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.9 | 0.87 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.1 | 0.43 | -53% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.7 | 1.70 | -8% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.4 | 1.00 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Easington (County Durham)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Easington (County Durham) recorded 417 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (62.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 35.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Easington (County Durham)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Easington (County Durham) recorded 286 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 24.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Easington (County Durham)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Easington (County Durham) recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Easington (County Durham)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Easington (County Durham) recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Easington (County Durham)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Easington (County Durham) recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Easington (County Durham)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Easington (County Durham) recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Easington (County Durham)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Easington (County Durham) recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Easington (County Durham)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Easington (County Durham) recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Easington (County Durham)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Easington (County Durham) recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Easington (County Durham)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Easington (County Durham) recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Easington (County Durham)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Easington (County Durham) recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Easington (County Durham)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Easington (County Durham) recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Easington (County Durham)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Easington (County Durham) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Easington (County Durham), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Easington (County Durham).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Easington (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horden | 1,389 | 184.1 | +3% |
| Peterlee | 3,014 | 145.2 | -19% |
| Shotton Colliery | 640 | 125.9 | -30% |
| Murton (County Durham) | 1,485 | 186.7 | +4% |
| Seaham | 2,825 | 124.8 | -30% |
| Wingate | 783 | 134.3 | -25% |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 839 | 85.8 | -52% |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 1,140 | 98.2 | -45% |
1 areas within Easington (County Durham), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Easington & Shotton had the highest rate (137.4 per 1,000) and Easington & Shotton the lowest (137.4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easington & Shotton | Neighbourhood | 17,291 | 2,376 | 137.4 |
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 Easington (County Durham) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Anthony Street | 268 |
| On or near Supermarket | 65 |
| On or near Avon Street | 40 |
| On or near Ascot Street | 39 |
| On or near Stewart Street | 36 |
| On or near Ashton Street | 27 |
| On or near Castle Street | 27 |
| On or near Holmhill Lane | 26 |
| On or near Leech Court | 25 |
| On or near Lauren Court | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Easington (County Durham) 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 | 378 | 31.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 357 | 30.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 116 | 9.7% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 9.6% |
| Not recorded | 109 | 9.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.8% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 8 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% |
Easington (County Durham) has an estimated population of 6,645. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Easington (County Durham) sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Easington (County Durham) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.6% |
| Social rented homes | 18.2% |
| Private rented homes | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.6% |
Is Easington (County Durham) a safe place to live?
Easington (County Durham) recorded 179.1 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 Easington (County Durham)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 417 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (286).
Is crime in Easington (County Durham) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Easington (County Durham) was up 5% on the year before: 1,190 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,133 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Easington (County Durham)?
Easington (County Durham) 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 Easington (County Durham). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.