Crime in Sedgefield: statistics, rates and trends
415 crimes were recorded in Sedgefield in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sedgefield at a glance
- Crime trends in Sedgefield
- Types of crime in Sedgefield
- Sedgefield compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Sedgefield
- Streets with the most crime in Sedgefield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sedgefield
- Demographics of Sedgefield
- Questions about crime in Sedgefield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (134), anti-social behaviour (80) and other theft (48) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 862nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Sedgefield | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 415 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.0 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 6,381 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sedgefield peaked in the year to August 2023 (530 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (386). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 415 | 65.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 401 | 62.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 427 | 66.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 530 | 83.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 386 | 60.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 407 | 63.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 389 | 61.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 471 | 73.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 497 | 77.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (51% below) and violence and sexual offences (39% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 61 to 80, while shoplifting fell from 51 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 134 | 21.0 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 12.5 | 15.4 | +31% |
| Other theft | 48 | 7.5 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 6.3 | 8.5 | -22% |
| Public order | 21 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Sedgefield.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sedgefield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryhill | 1,489 | 177.0 | +172% |
| Newton Aycliffe | 3,537 | 133.6 | +105% |
| Wingate | 772 | 132.4 | +104% |
| Bowburn | 636 | 110.2 | +69% |
| Spennymoor | 2,879 | 160.5 | +147% |
| Billingham | 3,833 | 111.2 | +71% |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 15,247 | 169.8 | +161% |
| Shotton Colliery | 691 | 135.9 | +109% |
Sedgefield is the one area listed within Sedgefield, with 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgefield | Neighbourhood | 10,014 | 675 | 67.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Sedgefield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near High Street | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 22 |
| On or near Durham Road | 20 |
| On or near Stockton Road | 19 |
| On or near Hospital | 16 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
| On or near Hamminkeln Place | 13 |
Of the 335 crimes in Sedgefield with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 80 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 127 | 37.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 119 | 35.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
Sedgefield has an estimated population of 6,381 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (32%, against 22%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and less social housing (9.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sedgefield average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sedgefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sedgefield a safe place to live?
Sedgefield recorded 65.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 862nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sedgefield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 134 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (80).
Is crime in Sedgefield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sedgefield was up 3% on the year before: 415 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 401 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sedgefield?
About 6,381 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sedgefield?
Sedgefield 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.