# Security in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham | Go Security > Security for Aycliffe Industrial Estate, the Lidl distribution centre and Newton Aycliffe town centre, where Police.uk logged 265 shoplifting offences. Source: https://gosecurity.uk/security-newton-aycliffe.html --- [Home](https://gosecurity.uk/) / [Locations](https://gosecurity.uk/locations.html) / Newton Aycliffe, Durham # Security Services in Newton Aycliffe From Aycliffe Industrial Estate and the Lidl Regional Distribution Centre to the shops of Newton Aycliffe Town Centre, we protect the sites that keep this part of County Durham working. [Book a Free Audit](https://gosecurity.uk/security-audit.html)Get a Quote ✓ SIA-Licensed Officers✓ 24/7 Control Room✓ 100% PAYE Workforce✓ BS 7858 Vetted Trusted Protection in Newton Aycliffe ## Industry, distribution and a busy town centre Newton Aycliffe's commercial map is dominated by big names and big plots. Aycliffe Industrial Estate, Hitachi Rail and the Lidl Regional Distribution Centre all sit within 5km, with Thames Shopping and the town centre serving residents. Large manufacturing and logistics sites need controlled gates, patrolled perimeters and alarm response, while the shops face a different problem: shoplifting, which the local neighbourhood team names among its top priorities. - Aycliffe Industrial Estate and Hitachi Rail within 5km - Lidl Regional Distribution Centre on the same map - Shoplifting up 10% on a year earlier - Three rail stations: Newton Aycliffe, Heighington and Shildon Get a Quote [View Newton Aycliffe on OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=Newton%20Aycliffe%2C%20Durham) Newton Aycliffe Business Profile ## County Durham's business base in numbers Builders top County Durham's list of 14,820 registered businesses, with 2,470 firms; professional services (1,730) and farming (1,305) come next. Contractors working out of Newton Aycliffe need someone watching plant and materials after the crews leave, which is where site guards, CCTV towers and evening patrol rounds come in. Agriculture runs at 8.8% of firms, almost double the British 4.5%, and utilities at 0.8% against 0.6%. Rural premises suit mobile patrols and solar CCTV towers; utility and critical sites suit guarded access and remote monitoring through an NSI Gold accredited centre. Officers in our network are SIA-licensed, BS 7858 vetted and on PAYE, with GPS book-on and digital reports for every shift. 14,820 Registered businesses in County Durham 18 Pubs, bars & nightclubs within 5 km ### Named business and retail sites near Newton Aycliffe - **Industrial & business parks:** Aycliffe Industrial Estate, Field at School Aycliffe Lane and Hitachi Rail - **Retail parks & shopping centres:** Newton Aycliffe Town Centre and Thames Shopping - **Rail stations:** Newton Aycliffe, Heighington and Shildon Sources: Go Security officer network (counts rounded to the nearest 5); ONS UK Business Counts via Nomis; place data © [OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Updated October 2026. Security Requirements in Newton Aycliffe ## A town built around its estates The industrial estate, rail manufacturing and a regional distribution centre give Newton Aycliffe a strongly industrial profile, while the town centre and Thames Shopping handle day-to-day retail. Eighteen pubs and bars sit within 5km, and rail links run through Newton Aycliffe, Heighington and Shildon stations. Large estates bring wide perimeters, yards full of stock and lorries and staff vehicles coming and going. Gatehouse officers, access control and patrols that check fences and loading bays are the core requirements, backed by CCTV monitoring when the premises are closed. [Photo](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Newton_Aycliffe_Town_Centre_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1081048.jpg) by Mick Garratt, CC BY-SA 2.0 Services in Newton Aycliffe These services match the needs of Newton Aycliffe's industrial estate, distribution sites and town-centre shops. [Security guarding](https://gosecurity.uk/security.html#guards) · [Mobile patrols](https://gosecurity.uk/security.html#mobile) · [Key holding](https://gosecurity.uk/security.html#keyholding) · [Alarm response](https://gosecurity.uk/security.html#alarm) · [Event security](https://gosecurity.uk/security.html#event) · [K9 security](https://gosecurity.uk/security.html#canine) · [CCTV towers](https://gosecurity.uk/cctv.html#tower) · [CCTV monitoring](https://gosecurity.uk/cctv.html#monitoring) · [POD intruder alarms](https://gosecurity.uk/cctv.html#pod) Crime & Security Data ## Crime trends in Newton Aycliffe Over September 2025 to August 2026, Police.uk logged 2,844 offences inside a one-mile radius of Newton Aycliffe. Violence and sexual offences made up 997 of them, roughly 35%, and anti-social behaviour 676. Shoplifting, at 265 offences, was rising 10% on the previous year, and criminal damage and arson stood at 264. Across every category, the latest quarter ran 22% ahead of the matching months twelve months earlier. For retailers, that shoplifting figure supports a case for uniformed guarding; for estate occupiers, the damage figures argue for patrols and monitored alarms. 2,844 Recorded crimes in 12 months 997 Violence & sexual offences 676 Anti-social behaviour 265 Shoplifting 264 Criminal damage & arson 188 Public order Source: [Police.uk](https://www.police.uk) open data, street-level crime within ~1 mile, September 2025 to August 2026. Locations are approximate. Local Policing ## Durham Constabulary's local team The Newton Aycliffe Town Centre, Neville, Simpasture and Business Park team of Durham Constabulary focuses on off-road bikes, shoplifting and drug supply. Newton Aycliffe Town Centre, Neville, Simpasture and Business Park Durham Constabulary **Current neighbourhood priorities:** - Anti-Social Behaviour & Off-Road Bikes – The anti-social use of off-road bikes on our roads and paths remains an issue for Newton Aycliffe Neighbourhood Team and we rely on intelligence from the local community who… - Shoplifting - Tackling retail crime and dealing with repeat offenders in a robust and timely manner. Shoplifting remains one of the top priorities for the Newton Aycliffe Neighbourhood Team. - Drug Use and Supply of Controlled Drugs. We see first-hand the impact of illegal drugs within our community and how it links with the exploitation of those who are most vulnerable. [View this team on Police.uk →](https://durham.police.uk) Source: Police.uk neighbourhoods, the policing team whose area covers Newton Aycliffe. Areas We Cover Near Newton Aycliffe ## South Durham towns we cover We also serve Shildon and Chilton, each 3 miles away, and Bishop Auckland at 5 miles. [Chilton](https://gosecurity.uk/security-chilton.html) [Shildon](https://gosecurity.uk/security-shildon.html) [Ferryhill](https://gosecurity.uk/security-ferryhill.html) [Sedgefield](https://gosecurity.uk/security-sedgefield.html) [Bishop Auckland](https://gosecurity.uk/security-bishop-auckland.html) [Spennymoor](https://gosecurity.uk/security-spennymoor.html) [Darlington](https://gosecurity.uk/security-darlington.html) [Stockton-on-Tees](https://gosecurity.uk/security-stockton-on-tees.html) [Crook](https://gosecurity.uk/security-crook.html) [Durham](https://gosecurity.uk/security-durham.html) [Billingham](https://gosecurity.uk/security-billingham.html) [Yarm](https://gosecurity.uk/security-yarm.html) Postcodes We Cover in Newton Aycliffe ### Newton Aycliffe postcode coverage The 3 postcode districts nearest central Newton Aycliffe, covering parts of County Durham and Darlington. DL5DL4DL17 Nearest first. Source: ONS postcode data via postcodes.io. Need another postcode? [Check coverage](https://gosecurity.uk/coverage.html). Newton Aycliffe Security FAQs ## Frequently asked questions ### Can you guard a unit on Aycliffe Industrial Estate? Yes. We provide static guarding, gatehouse cover, access control and mobile patrols for premises on Aycliffe Industrial Estate. Officers book on by GPS and file digital reports, so you can see exactly when each check took place. ### What can you do about shoplifting in Newton Aycliffe? Police.uk recorded 265 shoplifting offences within a mile, up 10% on a year earlier, and the neighbourhood team treats retail crime as a top priority. Uniformed security guarding deters theft and supports staff in the town centre and Thames Shopping. ### Do you protect construction sites in County Durham? Construction is County Durham's largest sector, with 2,470 businesses. We offer CCTV towers, site guarding and out-of-hours patrols to protect plant, tools and materials from theft. ### Is crime increasing in Newton Aycliffe? The most recent three months showed 22% more recorded crime than the same months a year earlier, from a total of 2,844 over the year. Anti-social behaviour, including off-road bikes, is a stated police priority. ### Can you monitor a site remotely? CCTV and alarm signals are monitored by an NSI Gold accredited centre, and our 24/7 control room sends an officer in our network to attend. Utilities make up 0.8% of local firms, above the 0.6% national share, and remote monitoring suits that kind of critical site. Free, no-obligation quote ## Get a security quote in Newton Aycliffe Tell us about your site and what you need. We'll price it and come back to you, normally within one working day. - SIA-licensed, BS 7858 vetted officers on PAYE - 24/7 control room for urgent cover - Prefer to talk? Call [0800 471 4792](tel:+448004714792), day or night ## Protect your Newton Aycliffe site Call 0800 471 4792 for a quote, or book a free security audit, worth £250, for your unit, shop or yard in Newton Aycliffe. [Book a Free Audit](https://gosecurity.uk/security-audit.html)Get a Quote --- Go Security Ltd, Unit 2K1, Hastingwood Business Park, Wood Lane, Birmingham B24 9QR. Tel 0800 471 4792 (24/7 control room). Email control@gosecurity.uk. Registered in England & Wales no. 11722692. ICO registration ZB604756.