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Crime in Annfield Plain

Annfield Plain had 523 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 166.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 29th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 46% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

DH9, County Durham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Annfield Plain

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166.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
29 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common224 in 3 months

Month by month

142 Mar 165 Apr 185 May 182 Jun 179 Jul 162 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Annfield Plain. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence22443%
anti-social behaviour8015%
criminal damage5611%
shoplifting397%
public order336%
theft245%
burglary194%
vehicle crime173%

Annfield Plain against County Durham

TypeAnnfield Plain per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence71.440.3▲ 14%
Burglary6.14▲ 36%
Vehicle crime5.42.9▼ 41%
Anti-social behaviour25.520.2▲ 18%
Theft and robbery9.66.5▲ 7%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
New Kyo172.7▲ 21%
Annfield Plain166.7▲ 6%
Quaking Houses160.8▲ 17%
Greencroft144.4▲ 17%
Catchgate136.7▲ 6%
Harelaw126.9▲ 14%
Dipton79.70%
See every County Durham area ranked on the crime in County Durham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Annfield Plain a safe area?

Annfield Plain had about 166.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 29 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Annfield Plain?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (224), followed by anti-social behaviour (80) and criminal damage (56).