Crime in Wingate: statistics, rates and trends
783 crimes were recorded in Wingate in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wingate at a glance
- Crime trends in Wingate
- Types of crime in Wingate
- Wingate compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Wingate
- Streets with the most crime in Wingate
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wingate
- Population and deprivation in Wingate
- Questions about crime in Wingate
- About this data
783 crimes were recorded in Wingate in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 208 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Wingate has the 106th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wingate | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 783 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 134.3 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 5,830 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wingate was highest in the year to July 2018 (874 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (619). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 783 | 134.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 671 | 115.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 619 | 106.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 630 | 108.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 822 | 141.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 735 | 126.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 838 | 143.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 654 | 112.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 874 | 149.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 81 |
| May 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 72 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 65 |
| December 2025 | 59 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
| August 2025 | 75 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wingate 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 anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+64%) and anti-social behaviour (+40%). The largest falls were in other crime (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 208 | 35.7 | 1.04 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 153 | 26.2 | 1.71 | +40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 146 | 25.0 | 3.69 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 125 | 21.4 | 2.59 | +64% |
| Public order | 39 | 6.7 | 1.01 | -2% |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.1 | 0.64 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 3.9 | 0.80 | +5% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.8 | 1.07 | +0% |
| Other crime | 19 | 3.3 | 1.54 | -27% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.7 | 0.84 | +45% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.4 | 1.41 | +60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wingate
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wingate recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 26.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wingate
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wingate recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 19.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wingate
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wingate recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 18.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wingate
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wingate recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 16.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wingate
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wingate recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wingate
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wingate recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wingate
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wingate recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wingate
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wingate recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wingate
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wingate recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wingate
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wingate recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wingate
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wingate recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Wingate, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wingate.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wingate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shotton Colliery | 640 | 125.9 | -6% |
| Peterlee | 3,014 | 145.2 | +8% |
| Horden | 1,389 | 184.1 | +37% |
| Easington (County Durham) | 1,190 | 179.1 | +33% |
| Bowburn | 632 | 109.5 | -18% |
| Sedgefield | 413 | 64.7 | -52% |
| Murton (County Durham) | 1,485 | 186.7 | +39% |
| Hartlepool | 15,721 | 170.7 | +27% |
1 areas within Wingate, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Trimdon & Wingate had the highest rate (124.8 per 1,000) and Trimdon & Wingate the lowest (124.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimdon & Wingate | Neighbourhood | 11,942 | 1,490 | 124.8 |
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 Wingate over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 137 |
| On or near Woodland View | 54 |
| On or near Moor Lane | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Station Road | 37 |
| On or near Newholme Estate | 29 |
| On or near Chillerton Way | 28 |
| On or near Front Street | 28 |
| On or near North Road | 28 |
| On or near High Grange Way | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wingate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 264 | 33.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 179 | 22.9% |
| Not recorded | 153 | 19.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 7.9% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 6.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
Wingate has an estimated population of 5,830. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wingate sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wingate |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.8% |
| Social rented homes | 19.8% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 27.7% |
Is Wingate a safe place to live?
Wingate recorded 134.3 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 Wingate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (153).
Is crime in Wingate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wingate was up 17% on the year before: 783 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 671 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wingate?
Wingate 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 Wingate. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.