Crime Rate in Belmont: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belmont

The total recorded crimes in Belmont, County Durham, UK in March 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belmont crime rate of 0.91 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (7.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
Belmont Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back Wynyard Grove with total crimes: 15
  • Dragon Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Bevan Grove 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Belmont has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 0.33 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)
Shildon and Dene Valley169 32,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate161 52,579 11,923 2
Bishop Auckland Town174 11,862 41,494 6
West Auckland170 21,710 6959 29
Peterlee East145 61,703 71,897 4
Tudhoe162 41,195 211,036 24
Ferryhill129 81,781 51,700 5
Aycliffe East121 131,570 81,443 7
Chester-le-Street West Central130 71,423 111,439 9
Crook109 181,542 91,441 8
Murton125 91,362 131,154 17
Coxhoe81 281,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and Thornley114 151,534 101,371 11
Tanfield124 101,165 221,183 16
Craghead and South Moor102 211,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close101 221,402 121,186 15
Horden122 121,274 161,139 18
Easington112 161,329 151,264 13
Stanley108 201,090 281,239 14
Deerness119 141,206 19867 34
Spennymoor110 171,255 17938 30
Willington and Hunwick71 311,230 181,056 20
Dawdon100 231,005 291,093 19
Blackhalls109 191,144 241,053 21
Aycliffe West89 251,205 201,046 22
Peterlee West67 33984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge64 341,158 23986 28
Annfield Plain95 24913 35928 33
Pelton62 351,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall87 26985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton74 301,120 26933 32
Brandon75 29965 331,007 27
Delves Lane82 27974 32936 31
Sherburn69 32782 39857 35
Neville's Cross61 37932 34550 42
Sedgefield59 39620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley58 40864 36708 38
Deneside61 36612 45539 43
Consett North40 49791 37741 37
Chilton56 42785 38472 46
Lumley60 38551 46509 44
Sacriston53 44717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert50 45642 41601 40
Coundon44 46546 47550 41
Chester-le-Street East56 41458 50386 53
Consett South54 43626 42344 56
Barnard Castle East44 47617 44507 45
Evenwood34 53468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton37 50451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West33 54480 48426 49
Benfieldside40 48359 55394 52
Chester-le-Street South29 57429 52398 50
Lanchester37 51358 56395 51
Passfield36 52307 61342 57
Seaham20 59383 53300 60
North Lodge24 58368 54358 54
Tow Law14 61308 60351 55
Weardale33 55340 57324 58
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth31 56331 59293 61
Wingate20 60334 58318 59
Chester-le-Street North14 62190 62203 62
Durham South10 63124 63101 63

Belmont Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (47 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202517
January 202518
December 20247
November 202416
October 202420
September 202418
August 202419
July 202421
June 202432
May 202412
April 202413

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 20259
December 20244
November 20243
October 202410
September 202414
August 20248
July 202411
June 202418
May 202410
April 202415

A total of 532 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202538
January 202554
December 202426
November 202430
October 202442
September 202448
August 202443
July 202433
June 202474
May 202445
April 202458

A total of 488 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202525
January 202526
December 202417
November 202434
October 202441
September 202435
August 202449
July 202453
June 202492
May 202445
April 202447

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202516
January 202519
December 202420
November 202411
October 202419
September 202413
August 202418
July 202416
June 202450
May 202424
April 20249

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 202525
December 202411
November 20241
October 20243
September 202411
August 20241
July 20243
June 202436
May 20246
April 202419

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20258
December 20249
November 202411
October 20247
September 202410
August 202412
July 202410
June 202420
May 20247
April 20243

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
June 20246
April 20241

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 March 2025

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

1. Back Wynyard Grove (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Dragon Lane (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Bevan Grove (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Mill Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
5. Fir Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
6. Ramsey Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Elmfield Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Public order1
9. Front Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
10. Musgrave Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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