Crime Rate in Belmont: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belmont

The total recorded crimes in Belmont, County Durham, UK in April 2025 are around 151 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belmont crime rate of 1.12 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 Belmont, encompassing approximately 134,929 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (21.95% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (57.89% increase)
Belmont Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back Wynyard Grove with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Dragon Lane with total crimes: 7

How safe is Belmont?

To understand the safety of Belmont, we need to analyze Belmont crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Belmont reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,867 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Belmont witnessed more crimes than 60 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Belmont experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,910 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Belmont witnessed more crimes than 60 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in County Durham, Belmont has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Belmont Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Belmont has recorded 151 crimes with crime rate of 0.15 ranking 5th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Belmont crimes were 1,867. The crime rate of Belmont in 2024 was 13.84 (year) or 1.15 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Belmont were around 1,910 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.16 (year) or 1.18 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Belmont)CrimesRank (Belmont)CrimesRank (Belmont)
Shildon and Dene Valley172 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate166 22,579 11,923 2
Bishop Auckland Town160 31,862 41,494 6
Peterlee East140 61,703 71,897 4
Ferryhill160 41,781 51,700 5
West Auckland136 71,710 6959 29
Aycliffe East98 211,570 81,443 7
Crook136 81,542 91,441 8
Chester-le-Street West Central104 161,423 111,439 9
Deerness126 91,206 19867 34
Coxhoe103 171,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and Thornley100 201,534 101,371 11
Tudhoe124 101,195 211,036 24
Spennymoor122 111,255 17938 30
Craghead and South Moor95 231,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close102 181,402 121,186 15
Stanley118 121,090 281,239 14
Easington107 141,329 151,264 13
Murton98 221,362 131,154 17
Tanfield115 131,165 221,183 16
Blackhalls105 151,144 241,053 21
Horden75 311,274 161,139 18
Willington and Hunwick102 191,230 181,056 20
Dawdon86 241,005 291,093 19
Aycliffe West64 381,205 201,046 22
Peterlee West85 25984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge79 291,158 23986 28
Pelton83 271,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall74 32985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton80 281,120 26933 32
Neville's Cross84 26932 34550 42
Brandon73 33965 331,007 27
Leadgate and Medomsley79 30864 36708 38
Delves Lane69 35974 32936 31
Annfield Plain65 36913 35928 33
Chilton71 34785 38472 46
Sherburn62 40782 39857 35
Sedgefield34 55620 43744 36
Consett North46 47791 37741 37
Burnopfield and Dipton64 37451 51450 48
Sacriston59 42717 40635 39
Deneside63 39612 45539 43
Esh and Witton Gilbert59 41642 41601 40
Coundon51 44546 47550 41
Consett South53 43626 42344 56
Lumley50 46551 46509 44
Barnard Castle East45 48617 44507 45
Chester-le-Street East50 45458 50386 53
Evenwood38 52468 49465 47
Barnard Castle West33 56480 48426 49
Seaham42 49383 53300 60
Chester-le-Street South31 57429 52398 50
Wingate39 50334 58318 59
Lanchester28 59358 56395 51
North Lodge39 51368 54358 54
Benfieldside38 53359 55394 52
Weardale38 54340 57324 58
Tow Law19 62308 60351 55
Passfield28 58307 61342 57
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth27 60331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street North21 61190 62203 62
Durham South11 63124 63101 63

Belmont Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (49 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (92 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 20258
December 20249
November 202411
October 20247
September 202410
August 202412
July 202410
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 20259
February 20253
January 20259
December 20244
November 20243
October 202410
September 202414
August 20248
July 202411
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 471 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202530
March 202524
February 202525
January 202526
December 202417
November 202434
October 202441
September 202435
August 202449
July 202453
June 202492
May 202445

A total of 194 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20255
February 202517
January 202518
December 20247
November 202416
October 202420
September 202418
August 202419
July 202421
June 202432
May 202412

A total of 255 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202530
March 202519
February 202516
January 202519
December 202420
November 202411
October 202419
September 202413
August 202418
July 202416
June 202450
May 202424

A total of 524 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202550
March 202541
February 202538
January 202554
December 202426
November 202430
October 202442
September 202448
August 202443
July 202433
June 202474
May 202445

A total of 107 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 202525
December 202411
November 20241
October 20243
September 202411
August 20241
July 20243
June 202436
May 20246

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20248
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
June 20246

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Belmont in April 2025

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

1. Back Wynyard Grove (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Dragon Lane (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Front Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order2
5. Long Acres (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
6. Maynard'S Row (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
7. Turnbull Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Ramsey Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
9. New Durham Courtyard (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Aspen Close (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1

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