Crime in Newton Aycliffe: statistics, rates and trends
3,537 crimes were recorded in Newton Aycliffe in the 12 months to August 2026, 133.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Newton Aycliffe at a glance
- Crime trends in Newton Aycliffe
- Types of crime in Newton Aycliffe
- Newton Aycliffe compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Newton Aycliffe
- Streets with the most crime in Newton Aycliffe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newton Aycliffe
- Demographics of Newton Aycliffe
- Questions about crime in Newton Aycliffe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,254), anti-social behaviour (816) and criminal damage and arson (351) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 113th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Newton Aycliffe | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,537 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.6 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 26,474 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newton Aycliffe peaked in the year to August 2020 (3,778 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (3,075). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,537 | 133.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,352 | 126.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,616 | 136.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,387 | 127.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,456 | 130.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,462 | 130.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,778 | 142.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,408 | 128.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,075 | 116.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 322 |
| July 2026 | 381 |
| June 2026 | 405 |
| May 2026 | 391 |
| April 2026 | 306 |
| March 2026 | 326 |
| February 2026 | 232 |
| January 2026 | 254 |
| December 2025 | 221 |
| November 2025 | 217 |
| October 2025 | 253 |
| September 2025 | 229 |
Compared with England and Wales, Newton Aycliffe recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.0 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate) and other crime (84% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (38% below) and vehicle crime (22% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 75 to 103 and burglary rose from 128 to 157, while drugs fell from 87 to 54.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,254 | 47.4 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 816 | 30.8 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 351 | 13.3 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 277 | 10.5 | 8.5 | -7% |
| Public order | 227 | 8.6 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Burglary | 157 | 5.9 | 3.6 | +23% |
| Other theft | 134 | 5.1 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Other crime | 103 | 3.9 | 2.1 | +37% |
| Vehicle crime | 103 | 3.9 | 5.0 | +6% |
| Drugs | 54 | 2.0 | 3.3 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 1.0 | 1.0 | +12% |
| Robbery | 17 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Newton Aycliffe; the highest is Bishop Auckland (203.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Sedgefield (65.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newton Aycliffe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shildon | 1,823 | 169.9 | +27% |
| Ferryhill | 1,489 | 177.0 | +32% |
| Bishop Auckland | 4,394 | 203.7 | +52% |
| Spennymoor | 2,879 | 160.5 | +20% |
| Sedgefield | 415 | 65.0 | -51% |
| Darlington | 12,444 | 131.9 | -1% |
| Willington (County Durham) | 967 | 151.1 | +13% |
| Bowburn | 636 | 110.2 | -18% |
Of the 2 areas within Newton Aycliffe, Aycliffe South had the highest crime rate (163.6 per 1,000) and Aycliffe North & Middridge the lowest (96.2).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe South | Neighbourhood | 15,872 | 2,596 | 163.6 |
| Aycliffe North & Middridge | Neighbourhood | 11,850 | 1,140 | 96.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Newton Aycliffe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (250).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 250 |
| On or near Parking Area | 175 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 95 |
| On or near Alan Gray Court | 84 |
| On or near Sid Chaplin Drive | 79 |
| On or near Alston Crescent | 75 |
| On or near Kirkstone Place | 72 |
| On or near Langdale Place | 58 |
| On or near Silverdale Place | 57 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 57 |
Of the 2,721 crimes in Newton Aycliffe with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 816 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,207 | 44.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 740 | 27.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 290 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 151 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 66 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 60 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 48 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 34 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 27 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Newton Aycliffe has an estimated population of 26,474 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newton Aycliffe average decile 3.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Newton Aycliffe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Newton Aycliffe a safe place to live?
Newton Aycliffe recorded 133.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 113th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Newton Aycliffe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,254 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (816).
Is crime in Newton Aycliffe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newton Aycliffe was up 6% on the year before: 3,537 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,352 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newton Aycliffe?
About 26,474 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newton Aycliffe?
Newton Aycliffe 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.