Crime in Shotton Colliery: statistics, rates and trends
691 crimes were recorded in Shotton Colliery in the 12 months to August 2026, 135.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shotton Colliery at a glance
- Crime trends in Shotton Colliery
- Types of crime in Shotton Colliery
- Shotton Colliery compared with nearby towns
- Streets with the most crime in Shotton Colliery
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shotton Colliery
- Demographics of Shotton Colliery
- Questions about crime in Shotton Colliery
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (191), anti-social behaviour (146) and criminal damage and arson (132) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 101st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Shotton Colliery | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 691 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 135.9 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 5,085 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shotton Colliery peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,231 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (620). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 691 | 135.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 812 | 159.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 620 | 121.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 700 | 137.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 981 | 192.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,126 | 221.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,231 | 242.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 898 | 176.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 911 | 179.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| July 2026 | 71 |
| June 2026 | 61 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 55 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
Compared with England and Wales, Shotton Colliery recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (3.8 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.0 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (87% above the national rate). On the year before, other theft rose from 20 to 40, while shoplifting fell from 135 to 85 and criminal damage and arson fell from 168 to 132.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 191 | 37.6 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 146 | 28.7 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 132 | 26.0 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 85 | 16.7 | 8.5 | -37% |
| Other theft | 40 | 7.9 | 6.4 | +100% |
| Public order | 33 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Burglary | 19 | 3.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 3.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Shotton Colliery; the highest is Murton (County Durham) (188.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Hetton-le-Hole (84.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shotton Colliery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterlee | 3,111 | 149.9 | +10% |
| Wingate | 772 | 132.4 | -3% |
| Easington (County Durham) | 1,212 | 182.4 | +34% |
| Horden | 1,377 | 182.5 | +34% |
| Murton (County Durham) | 1,495 | 188.0 | +38% |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 822 | 84.1 | -38% |
| Seaham | 2,840 | 125.5 | -8% |
| Bowburn | 636 | 110.2 | -19% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Shotton Colliery over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 49 |
| On or near Cowley Street | 42 |
| On or near Hamilton Court | 42 |
| On or near Byron Terrace | 41 |
| On or near Alcote Grove | 36 |
| On or near Grove Court | 34 |
| On or near West Street | 29 |
| On or near Dixon Estate | 28 |
| On or near Dunelm Place | 28 |
| On or near King Street | 28 |
Of the 545 crimes in Shotton Colliery with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 146 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 248 | 45.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 160 | 29.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Shotton Colliery has an estimated population of 5,085 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (28%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shotton Colliery average decile 2.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Shotton Colliery | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 60.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Shotton Colliery a safe place to live?
Shotton Colliery recorded 135.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 101st 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 shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Shotton Colliery?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 191 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (146).
Is crime in Shotton Colliery going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shotton Colliery was down 15% on the year before: 691 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 812 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shotton Colliery?
About 5,085 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shotton Colliery?
Shotton Colliery 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.