Crime in Newton Aycliffe: statistics, rates and trends
3,508 crimes were recorded in Newton Aycliffe in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Newton Aycliffe
- Questions about crime in Newton Aycliffe
- About this data
3,508 crimes were recorded in Newton Aycliffe in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,227 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Newton Aycliffe has the 114th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newton Aycliffe | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,508 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.5 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 26,474 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newton Aycliffe was highest in the year to July 2020 (3,708 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (3,084). Over the whole period it rose 14%, 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 | 3,508 | 132.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,363 | 127.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,628 | 137.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,382 | 127.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,460 | 130.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,514 | 132.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,708 | 140.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,380 | 127.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,084 | 116.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 293 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newton Aycliffe 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, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other crime (+24%) and burglary (+22%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-57%) and drugs (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,227 | 46.3 | 1.35 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 833 | 31.5 | 2.05 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 342 | 12.9 | 1.90 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 265 | 10.0 | 1.21 | -12% |
| Public order | 222 | 8.4 | 1.26 | -3% |
| Burglary | 156 | 5.9 | 1.67 | +22% |
| Other theft | 130 | 4.9 | 0.77 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 107 | 4.0 | 0.82 | +3% |
| Other crime | 104 | 3.9 | 1.86 | +24% |
| Drugs | 58 | 2.2 | 0.67 | -34% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 1.0 | 1.01 | -7% |
| Robbery | 17 | 0.6 | 0.48 | +70% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.4 | 0.25 | +22% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.4 | 0.46 | -57% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newton Aycliffe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newton Aycliffe recorded 1,227 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 35.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newton Aycliffe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newton Aycliffe recorded 833 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 23.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newton Aycliffe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newton Aycliffe recorded 342 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newton Aycliffe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newton Aycliffe recorded 265 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newton Aycliffe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newton Aycliffe recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newton Aycliffe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newton Aycliffe recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newton Aycliffe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newton Aycliffe recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newton Aycliffe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newton Aycliffe recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newton Aycliffe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newton Aycliffe recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newton Aycliffe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newton Aycliffe recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newton Aycliffe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newton Aycliffe recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newton Aycliffe
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newton Aycliffe recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newton Aycliffe
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newton Aycliffe recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newton Aycliffe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newton Aycliffe recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Newton Aycliffe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newton Aycliffe.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newton Aycliffe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shildon | 1,896 | 176.7 | +33% |
| Ferryhill | 1,466 | 174.2 | +31% |
| Bishop Auckland | 4,344 | 201.4 | +52% |
| Spennymoor | 2,848 | 158.8 | +20% |
| Sedgefield | 413 | 64.7 | -51% |
| Darlington | 12,291 | 130.3 | -2% |
| Willington (County Durham) | 941 | 147.1 | +11% |
| Bowburn | 632 | 109.5 | -17% |
2 areas within Newton Aycliffe, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Aycliffe South had the highest rate (163.1 per 1,000) and Aycliffe North & Middridge the lowest (94.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe South | Neighbourhood | 15,872 | 2,589 | 163.1 |
| Aycliffe North & Middridge | Neighbourhood | 11,850 | 1,115 | 94.1 |
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 Newton Aycliffe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 247 |
| On or near Parking Area | 175 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 92 |
| On or near Sid Chaplin Drive | 82 |
| On or near Alston Crescent | 80 |
| On or near Kirkstone Place | 77 |
| On or near Alan Gray Court | 67 |
| On or near Silverdale Place | 57 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 56 |
| On or near Langdale Place | 54 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newton Aycliffe 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 | 1,159 | 33.0% |
| Not recorded | 833 | 23.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 709 | 20.2% |
| Under investigation | 320 | 9.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 158 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 63 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 58 | 1.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 46 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 37 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 29 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 26 | 0.7% |
Newton Aycliffe has an estimated population of 26,474. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newton Aycliffe sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newton Aycliffe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.4% |
| Social rented homes | 25.8% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.4% |
Is Newton Aycliffe a safe place to live?
Newton Aycliffe recorded 132.5 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 Newton Aycliffe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,227 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (833).
Is crime in Newton Aycliffe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newton Aycliffe was up 4% on the year before: 3,508 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,363 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newton Aycliffe?
Newton Aycliffe 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 Newton Aycliffe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.