Crime in Horden: statistics, rates and trends
1,389 crimes were recorded in Horden in the 12 months to July 2026, 184.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
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1,389 crimes were recorded in Horden in the 12 months to July 2026, 184.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 456 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Horden has the 19th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Horden | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,389 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 184.1 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 7,546 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Horden was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,793 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,222). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 1,389 | 184.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,305 | 172.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,222 | 161.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,345 | 178.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,527 | 202.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,708 | 226.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,793 | 237.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,703 | 225.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,669 | 221.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 115 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Horden 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, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+42%) and vehicle crime (+32%). The largest falls were in other theft (-24%) and drugs (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 456 | 60.4 | 1.77 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 265 | 35.1 | 4.24 | +42% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 166 | 22.0 | 1.43 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 154 | 20.4 | 3.01 | +11% |
| Burglary | 85 | 11.3 | 3.18 | +5% |
| Public order | 64 | 8.5 | 1.28 | +16% |
| Other theft | 61 | 8.1 | 1.26 | -24% |
| Other crime | 44 | 5.8 | 2.76 | -12% |
| Drugs | 39 | 5.2 | 1.58 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 4.4 | 0.89 | +32% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.2 | 1.23 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.8 | 0.47 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.64 | +100% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.29 | -73% |
Violence and sexual offences in Horden
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Horden recorded 456 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (60.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 32.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Horden
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Horden recorded 265 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Horden
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Horden recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Horden
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Horden recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Horden
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Horden recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Horden
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Horden recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Horden
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Horden recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Horden
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Horden recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Horden
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Horden recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Horden
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Horden recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Horden
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Horden recorded 9 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 down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Horden
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Horden recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Horden
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Horden recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Horden
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Horden recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Horden, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Horden.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Horden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterlee | 3,014 | 145.2 | -21% |
| Easington (County Durham) | 1,190 | 179.1 | -3% |
| Shotton Colliery | 640 | 125.9 | -32% |
| Wingate | 783 | 134.3 | -27% |
| Murton (County Durham) | 1,485 | 186.7 | +1% |
| Seaham | 2,825 | 124.8 | -32% |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 839 | 85.8 | -53% |
| Hartlepool | 15,721 | 170.7 | -7% |
1 areas within Horden, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Horden & Dene House had the highest rate (206.7 per 1,000) and Horden & Dene House the lowest (206.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horden & Dene House | Neighbourhood | 11,091 | 2,293 | 206.7 |
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 Horden over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hardwick Street | 297 |
| On or near Sixth Street | 63 |
| On or near Warren Street | 48 |
| On or near Ninth Street | 46 |
| On or near Twelfth Street | 40 |
| On or near Sunderland Road | 38 |
| On or near Cotsford Lane | 32 |
| On or near Willow Grove | 32 |
| On or near Beech Terrace | 31 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Horden 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 | 420 | 30.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 352 | 25.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 206 | 14.8% |
| Not recorded | 166 | 12.0% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 7.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% |
Horden has an estimated population of 7,546. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Horden sits in decile 1.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Horden |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.6% |
| Social rented homes | 24.3% |
| Private rented homes | 25.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 61.8% |
Is Horden a safe place to live?
Horden recorded 184.1 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 Horden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 456 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (265).
Is crime in Horden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Horden was up 6% on the year before: 1,389 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,305 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Horden?
Horden 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 Horden. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.