Crime in Horden: statistics, rates and trends
1,377 crimes were recorded in Horden in the 12 months to August 2026, 182.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (450), shoplifting (253) and anti-social behaviour (175) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 21st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Horden | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,377 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 182.5 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 7,546 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Horden peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,818 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,226). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,377 | 182.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,305 | 172.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,226 | 162.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,324 | 175.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,549 | 205.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,639 | 217.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,818 | 240.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,645 | 218.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,720 | 227.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 103 |
| July 2026 | 106 |
| June 2026 | 115 |
| May 2026 | 159 |
| April 2026 | 141 |
| March 2026 | 158 |
| February 2026 | 87 |
| January 2026 | 130 |
| December 2025 | 105 |
| November 2025 | 103 |
| October 2025 | 89 |
| September 2025 | 81 |
Compared with England and Wales, Horden recorded notably more shoplifting (4.0 times the national rate), burglary (3.1 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (3.0 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 189 to 253 and vehicle crime rose from 30 to 36, while drugs fell from 49 to 36 and other theft fell from 78 to 60.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 450 | 59.6 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 253 | 33.5 | 8.5 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 175 | 23.2 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 154 | 20.4 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Burglary | 84 | 11.1 | 3.6 | +8% |
| Public order | 66 | 8.7 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Other theft | 60 | 8.0 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Other crime | 40 | 5.3 | 2.1 | -18% |
| Drugs | 36 | 4.8 | 3.3 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 4.8 | 5.0 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Horden; the highest is Murton (County Durham) (188.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Hetton-le-Hole (84.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Horden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterlee | 3,111 | 149.9 | -18% |
| Easington (County Durham) | 1,212 | 182.4 | 0% |
| Shotton Colliery | 691 | 135.9 | -26% |
| Wingate | 772 | 132.4 | -27% |
| Murton (County Durham) | 1,495 | 188.0 | +3% |
| Seaham | 2,840 | 125.5 | -31% |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 822 | 84.1 | -54% |
| Hartlepool | 15,773 | 171.3 | -6% |
Horden & Dene House is the one area listed within Horden, with 210.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horden & Dene House | Neighbourhood | 11,091 | 2,332 | 210.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Horden over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hardwick Street” (288).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hardwick Street | 288 |
| On or near Sixth Street | 66 |
| On or near Warren Street | 49 |
| On or near Ninth Street | 47 |
| On or near Twelfth Street | 40 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 35 |
| On or near Beech Terrace | 32 |
| On or near Sunderland Road | 31 |
| On or near Willow Grove | 31 |
| On or near Seventh Street | 29 |
Of the 1,202 crimes in Horden with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 16% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 175 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 421 | 35.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 342 | 28.5% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 195 | 16.2% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 7.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 42 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Horden has an estimated population of 7,546 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (33%, against 18%), more households without a car (38%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (16%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Horden average decile 1.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Horden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 43.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 15.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 32.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 61.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Horden a safe place to live?
Horden recorded 182.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 21st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Horden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 450 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (253).
Is crime in Horden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Horden was up 6% on the year before: 1,377 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,305 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Horden?
About 7,546 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Horden?
Horden 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.