Crime in Sacriston: statistics, rates and trends
600 crimes were recorded in Sacriston in the 12 months to August 2026, 113.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sacriston at a glance
- Crime trends in Sacriston
- Types of crime in Sacriston
- Sacriston compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Sacriston
- Streets with the most crime in Sacriston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sacriston
- Demographics of Sacriston
- Questions about crime in Sacriston
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (208), anti-social behaviour (94) and criminal damage and arson (89) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 232nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Sacriston | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 600 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.4 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 5,293 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sacriston peaked in the year to August 2020 (734 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (447). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 600 | 113.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 552 | 104.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 467 | 88.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 447 | 84.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 628 | 118.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 622 | 117.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 734 | 138.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 561 | 106.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 642 | 121.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68 |
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 50 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sacriston recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.5 times the national rate), other crime (2.1 times the national rate) and shoplifting (45% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (27% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 20 to 25 and violence and sexual offences rose from 173 to 208, while shoplifting fell from 82 to 65.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 208 | 39.3 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 17.8 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 16.8 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 12.3 | 8.5 | -21% |
| Public order | 37 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Burglary | 27 | 5.1 | 3.6 | +17% |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +25% |
| Other crime | 24 | 4.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 3.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Sacriston; the highest is Stanley (County Durham) (160.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Pelton and Ouston (95.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sacriston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ushaw Moor and Bearpark | 755 | 117.1 | +3% |
| Chester-le-Street | 2,713 | 112.2 | -1% |
| Durham | 6,305 | 127.7 | +13% |
| Stanley (County Durham) | 3,177 | 160.9 | +42% |
| Pelton and Ouston | 586 | 95.9 | -15% |
| Esh Winning | 527 | 99.4 | -12% |
| Brandon (County Durham) | 1,047 | 113.8 | 0% |
| Annfield Plain | 1,083 | 133.0 | +17% |
Sacriston & Witton Gilbert is the one area listed within Sacriston, with 105.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacriston & Witton Gilbert | Neighbourhood | 10,637 | 1,125 | 105.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Sacriston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Crossleas” (101).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Crossleas | 101 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Iveson Terrace | 28 |
| On or near Derwent Close | 24 |
| On or near Charlaw Close | 23 |
| On or near Crossfield | 20 |
| On or near Viola Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Elliott Street | 17 |
| On or near Gregson Street | 16 |
| On or near Lilac Avenue | 16 |
Of the 506 crimes in Sacriston with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 94 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 224 | 44.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 139 | 27.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Sacriston has an estimated population of 5,293 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (24%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sacriston average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Sacriston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sacriston a safe place to live?
Sacriston recorded 113.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 232nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Sacriston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 208 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (94).
Is crime in Sacriston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sacriston was up 9% on the year before: 600 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 552 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sacriston?
About 5,293 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sacriston?
Sacriston 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.