Ward · County DurhamUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Shildon and Dene Valley
Street-level crime hotspots for Shildon and Dene Valley ward in County Durham.
Crime Rate
149.7
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#60
of 63 wards
Risk Level
High Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+47.5%
vs 3 months ago
All Crime Anti-social Behaviour Bicycle Theft Burglary Criminal Damage & Arson Drug Offences Other Crime Other Theft Weapons Possession Public Order Robbery Shoplifting Theft from Person Vehicle Crime Violence & Sexual Offences
Hotspot Map
Top 5 locationsTop Crime Locations
1
6 On or near Close House
Violence and sexual offences: 5 Burglary: 1
2
6 On or near Wesley Street
Criminal damage and arson: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
5 On or near Royal George Close
Other theft: 3 Shoplifting: 2
4
4 On or near South View
Violence and sexual offences: 4
5
4 On or near Parking Area
Shoplifting: 4
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About this data: Hotspot locations are derived from police.uk crime records and show street-level incident clusters. Location strings are as reported by the police ("On or near [street]"). Counts represent incidents recorded in March 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →