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Crime in Sedgefield

Sedgefield had 109 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 75.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 107th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 34% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 25% on the three months before.

TS21, County Durham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Sedgefield

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75.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
107 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+25%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common36 in 3 months

Month by month

29 Mar 28 Apr 30 May 35 Jun 37 Jul 37 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour3633%
violence2220%
criminal damage2018%
shoplifting1211%
public order66%
vehicle crime55%
burglary33%
theft22%

Sedgefield against County Durham

TypeSedgefield per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence15.340.3▼ 31%
Burglary2.14–
Vehicle crime3.52.9–
Anti-social behaviour2520.2▲ 157%
Theft and robbery1.46.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Trimdon146.6▲ 20%
Chilton Lane118.8▼ 17%
Trimdon Village114.2▲ 7%
Fishburn80.5▼ 32%
Sedgefield75.6▲ 25%
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 Sedgefield a safe area?

Sedgefield had about 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 107 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Sedgefield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (36), followed by violence (22) and criminal damage (20).