Crime Rate in Blackhalls: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackhalls

The total recorded crimes in Blackhalls, County Durham, UK in July 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackhalls crime rate of 14.57 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 Blackhalls, encompassing approximately 7,070 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (2.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
Blackhalls Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Hardwick Street with total crimes: 6
  • Pickering Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Blackhalls?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Blackhalls reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,144 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Blackhalls witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Blackhalls experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,053 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Blackhalls witnessed more crimes than 42 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Blackhalls Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Blackhalls has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 14.57 ranking 26th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Blackhalls crimes were 1,144. The crime rate of Blackhalls in 2024 was 161.80 (year) or 13.48 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blackhalls were around 1,053 crimes with yearly crime rate of 148.93 (year) or 12.41 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackhalls)CrimesRank (Blackhalls)CrimesRank (Blackhalls)
Shildon and Dene Valley229 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate193 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont166 31,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East135 81,703 71,897 4
Bishop Auckland Town112 211,862 41,494 6
Trimdon and Thornley158 41,534 101,371 11
Ferryhill151 61,781 51,700 5
Chester-le-Street West Central151 51,423 111,439 9
West Auckland131 91,710 6959 29
Aycliffe East123 141,570 81,443 7
Murton142 71,362 131,154 17
Crook129 101,542 91,441 8
Coxhoe103 281,362 141,422 10
Dawdon129 111,005 291,093 19
Craghead and South Moor94 331,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close113 201,402 121,186 15
Tudhoe127 121,195 211,036 24
Easington94 311,329 151,264 13
Horden125 131,274 161,139 18
Stanley109 221,090 281,239 14
Deerness120 151,206 19867 34
Tanfield114 191,165 221,183 16
Spennymoor118 161,255 17938 30
Aycliffe West118 171,205 201,046 22
Willington and Hunwick101 291,230 181,056 20
Annfield Plain115 18913 35928 33
Peterlee West105 23984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge105 241,158 23986 28
Pelton104 251,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall96 30985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton103 271,120 26933 32
Brandon94 32965 331,007 27
Delves Lane83 37974 32936 31
Neville's Cross91 35932 34550 42
Deneside92 34612 45539 43
Sherburn61 41782 39857 35
Sedgefield60 42620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley86 36864 36708 38
Consett North60 44791 37741 37
Chilton55 47785 38472 46
Sacriston73 38717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert68 39642 41601 40
Barnard Castle East62 40617 44507 45
Coundon45 51546 47550 41
Consett South56 46626 42344 56
Chester-le-Street South60 43429 52398 50
Lumley40 55551 46509 44
Chester-le-Street East56 45458 50386 53
Evenwood48 50468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton51 49451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West54 48480 48426 49
Lanchester34 58358 56395 51
Benfieldside38 56359 55394 52
North Lodge45 52368 54358 54
Seaham44 53383 53300 60
Passfield41 54307 61342 57
Tow Law27 60308 60351 55
Weardale33 59340 57324 58
Wingate38 57334 58318 59
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth26 61331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street North25 62190 62203 62
Durham South11 63124 63101 63

Blackhalls 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 36 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202519
April 202511
March 202516
February 202510
January 202519
December 20244
November 20249
October 202414
September 202412
August 202417

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 169 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202512
April 202523
March 202516
February 202510
January 202515
December 202411
November 202417
October 202413
September 202417
August 202417

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 202510
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 202412
September 20244
August 202412

A total of 374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202535
April 202533
March 202545
February 202529
January 202530
December 202429
November 202430
October 202429
September 202432
August 202446

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20255
March 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 202417
November 20248
October 202413
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Blackhalls in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Hardwick Street (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Pickering Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sycamore Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sea View (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
7. First Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Ninth Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
9. Rowland Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Hutton Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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