Crime Rate in Blackhalls: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackhalls

The total recorded crimes in Blackhalls, County Durham, UK in April 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackhalls crime rate of 14.85 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
Blackhalls Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fillpoke Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Milbank Terrace with total crimes: 5

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 April 2025 the Blackhalls has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 14.85 ranking 15th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackhalls)CrimesRank (Blackhalls)CrimesRank (Blackhalls)
Shildon and Dene Valley172 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate166 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont151 51,867 31,910 3
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
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

Blackhalls Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 436 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202533
March 202545
February 202529
January 202530
December 202429
November 202430
October 202429
September 202432
August 202446
July 202434
June 202468
May 202431

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 202412
September 20244
August 202412
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 181 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202523
March 202516
February 202510
January 202515
December 202411
November 202417
October 202413
September 202417
August 202417
July 202415
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202516
February 202510
January 202519
December 20244
November 20249
October 202414
September 202412
August 202417
July 202412
June 202436
May 202414

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 202417
November 20248
October 202413
September 20249
August 20247
July 20245
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Blackhalls in April 2025

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

1. Fillpoke Lane (Map)
Total8
Burglary5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Milbank Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Rodridge Park (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Station Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dormand Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Church Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Other theft1
9. A1086 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sea View (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1

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