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Burglary Rates in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert

County Durham, North East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Sacriston & Witton Gilbert recorded 48 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

48

3.72 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,408

109.0 per 1,000 residents

10% above the UK average18% below the North East regional average

How does Sacriston & Witton Gilbert rank?

Within County Durham

34 of 51 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

70th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

4
5
7
2
4
2
2
4
4
1
10
3
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
501
36%
Other Crime
372
26%
Anti-social Behaviour
301
21%
Shoplifting
119
8%
Burglary
48
3%
Vehicle Crime
36
3%
Drug Offences
22
2%
Theft from Person
7
0%
Robbery
2
0%

Property mix in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert

Source: Census 2021 · 5,942 households

Detached 18%Semi-detached 45%Terraced 33%Flats 4%

The most common property type in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Sacriston & Witton Gilbert homeowners

Most homes in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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