Crime Rate in Consett South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Consett South

The total recorded crimes in Consett South, County Durham, UK in March 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Consett South crime rate of 13.55 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 Consett South, encompassing approximately 3,986 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Consett South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Consett Road with total crimes: 8
  • Rutland Place with total crimes: 5
  • Ponds Court with total crimes: 5

How safe is Consett South?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Consett South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the County Durham average, with 626 crimes compared to 971.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Consett South recorded fewer crimes than 41 out of 62 other cities.

    • In 2023, Consett South had fewer crimes than the County Durham average, with 344 crimes compared to 889. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Consett South recorded fewer crimes than 55 out of 62 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in County Durham, Consett South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Consett South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Consett South has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 13.55 ranking 43th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Consett South crimes were 626. The crime rate of Consett South in 2024 was 157.03 (year) or 13.09 (month) ranking it 42 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Consett South were around 344 crimes with yearly crime rate of 86.29 (year) or 7.19 (month) ranking 56 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
Belmont123 111,867 31,910 3
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
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

Consett South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202514
January 202513
December 20248
November 202415
October 202415
September 202416
August 202411
July 202416
June 202440
May 202414
April 202423

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202511
January 202511
November 202413
October 202417
September 202425
August 202416
July 202420
June 202430
May 202424
April 202415

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20248
July 20249
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Consett South in March 2025

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

1. Consett Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
2. Rutland Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Ponds Court (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Consett Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Chester Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Lincoln Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Kent Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Thornfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Lancaster Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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