Crime Rate in Consett South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Consett South

The total recorded crimes in Consett South, County Durham, UK in July 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Consett South crime rate of 14.05 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Consett South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ponds Court with total crimes: 6
  • Consett Road with total crimes: 5
  • Surrey Crescent with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the County Durham.

    • 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 areas in the County Durham.

  • 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 July 2025 the Consett South has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 14.05 ranking 46th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Consett South)CrimesRank (Consett South)CrimesRank (Consett South)
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
Blackhalls103 261,144 241,053 21
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
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

Consett South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202512
April 202519
March 202519
February 202511
January 202511
November 202413
October 202417
September 202425
August 202416

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20259
April 202518
March 202518
February 202514
January 202513
December 20248
November 202415
October 202415
September 202416
August 202411

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20252
March 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20256
March 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Consett South in July 2025

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

1. Ponds Court (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Consett Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
3. Surrey Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Dorset Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. York Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Cedar Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Welford Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Kent Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Alnwick Mews (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Penrith Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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