Crime Rate in Craghead and South Moor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Craghead and South Moor

The total recorded crimes in Craghead and South Moor, County Durham, UK in March 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Craghead and South Moor crime rate of 10.74 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 Craghead and South Moor, encompassing approximately 9,499 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
Craghead and South Moor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Street with total crimes: 8
  • Coquet Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • King Terrace with total crimes: 6

How safe is Craghead and South Moor?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Craghead and South Moor reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,102 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Craghead and South Moor witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 62 other cities.

    • In 2023, Craghead and South Moor experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,265 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Craghead and South Moor witnessed more crimes than 51 out of 62 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Craghead and South Moor Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Craghead and South Moor has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 10.74 ranking 21th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Craghead and South Moor crimes were 1,102. The crime rate of Craghead and South Moor in 2024 was 116.00 (year) or 9.67 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Craghead and South Moor were around 1,265 crimes with yearly crime rate of 133.16 (year) or 11.10 (month) ranking 12 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
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

Craghead and South Moor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 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 (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 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 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202511
January 202512
December 20245
November 202413
October 202418
September 202413
August 202424
July 202419
June 202430
May 202422
April 202429

A total of 163 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202511
January 20259
December 202415
November 20249
October 202411
September 20245
August 202416
July 202414
June 202416
May 202426
April 202414

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 202411
August 20247
July 20245
June 202426
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 419 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202534
January 202517
December 202431
November 202436
October 202421
September 202426
August 202436
July 202426
June 202482
May 202432
April 202438

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20243
October 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410
June 20246
May 20249
April 202410

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 202412
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Craghead and South Moor in March 2025

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

1. Elm Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
2. Coquet Gardens (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
3. King Terrace (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Charles Street (Map)
Total5
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Salisbury Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Oak Terrace (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. B6313 (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
9. John Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
10. Hustledown Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1

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