Crime Rate in County Durham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in County Durham

The total recorded crimes in County Durham, UK in July 2025 are around 5,673 as per the recent police data. This equates to a County Durham crime rate of 10.87 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around County Durham, encompassing approximately 522,067 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2018) incidents (9.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1200) incidents (15.27% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (595) incidents (-1.82% decrease)
County Durham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Queensbury Road with total crimes: 26
  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22

County Durham Police Info:

Durham Constabulary

County Durham Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Shildon and Dene Valley (229 crimes), and the safest, Durham South (11 crimes), is 218 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across County Durham.

Similarly, the area of Durham City (193 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ouston & Beamish (24 crimes), with a difference of 169 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within County Durham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Shildon and Dene Valley229
Elvet and Gilesgate193
Belmont166
Trimdon and Thornley158
Chester-le-Street West Central151

Safest Wards:

Weardale33
Tow Law27
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth26
Chester-le-Street North25
Durham South11

Most Dangerous Areas:

Durham City193
Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell187
Shildon170
Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange160
Spennymoor East & Ferryhill West152

Safest Areas:

Tudhoe Grange37
Burnopfield33
Stanhope & Weardale33
Lanchester32
Ouston & Beamish24

County Durham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2018 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1200 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1838 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1041 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1749 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1092 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1784 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (964 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1611 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 718 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1565 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (737 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1610 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 655 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1580 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (817 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1664 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1016 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1676 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (830 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1620 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (989 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202524
April 202512
March 202513
February 20259
January 202511
December 202410
November 202415
October 202412
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 181 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202518
April 202511
March 202512
February 202515
January 202513
December 202411
November 202432
October 202422
September 202413
August 202419

A total of 1733 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 157.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 181 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025177
June 2025163
April 2025158
March 2025181
February 2025165
January 2025154
December 2024130
November 2024153
October 2024177
September 2024141
August 2024134

A total of 2283 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 190.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 272 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025179
June 2025165
May 20251
April 2025160
March 2025145
February 2025162
January 2025272
December 2024249
November 2024232
October 2024248
September 2024224
August 2024246

A total of 10067 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 838.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1200 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251200
June 20251041
May 20258
April 20251092
March 2025964
February 2025718
January 2025737
December 2024655
November 2024817
October 20241016
September 2024830
August 2024989

A total of 5350 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 486.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 610 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025500
June 2025474
April 2025374
March 2025427
February 2025458
January 2025431
December 2024472
November 2024489
October 2024610
September 2024590
August 2024525

A total of 1682 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 140.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 181 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025165
June 2025132
May 20251
April 2025115
March 2025124
February 2025161
January 2025140
December 2024152
November 2024162
October 2024178
September 2024181
August 2024171

A total of 201 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202521
April 202514
March 202521
February 202514
January 202515
December 202414
November 202416
October 202425
September 202416
August 202413

A total of 376 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202543
April 202544
March 202533
February 202532
January 202532
December 202433
November 202426
October 202426
September 202433
August 202429

A total of 18721 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1560.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2018 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252018
June 20251838
May 20256
April 20251749
March 20251784
February 20251611
January 20251565
December 20241610
November 20241580
October 20241664
September 20241676
August 20241620

A total of 1127 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025122
June 2025112
April 2025104
March 2025111
February 202588
January 2025117
December 202483
November 2024115
October 202484
September 202487
August 2024104

A total of 2595 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 216.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 268 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025243
June 2025234
May 20252
April 2025225
March 2025210
February 2025190
January 2025222
December 2024241
November 2024267
October 2024231
September 2024268
August 2024262

A total of 3387 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 307.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 390 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025365
June 2025324
April 2025330
March 2025322
February 2025243
January 2025234
December 2024266
November 2024295
October 2024314
September 2024304
August 2024390

A total of 6626 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 602.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 691 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025595
June 2025606
April 2025587
March 2025616
February 2025432
January 2025510
December 2024634
November 2024647
October 2024691
September 2024648
August 2024660

High Crime Locations County Durham in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the County Durham postcode area is presented below.

1. Queensbury Road (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting25
Robbery1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences17
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour8
Robbery1
4. Meadowfield Avenue (Map)
Total21
Criminal damage and arson7
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs4
Other crime3
Vehicle crime2
5. Station Bank (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Drugs2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting7
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2

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