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 July 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Craghead and South Moor crime rate of 9.89 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-14.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
Craghead and South Moor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Terrace with total crimes: 8
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Mandela Close with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the County Durham.

    • 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 areas in the County Durham.

  • 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 July 2025 the Craghead and South Moor has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 9.89 ranking 33th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Craghead and South Moor)CrimesRank (Craghead and South Moor)CrimesRank (Craghead and South Moor)
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
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
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

Craghead and South Moor 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 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202518
April 202528
March 202521
February 202511
January 202512
December 20245
November 202413
October 202418
September 202413
August 202424

A total of 347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202541
April 202530
March 202540
February 202534
January 202517
December 202431
November 202436
October 202421
September 202426
August 202436

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
April 202511
March 202517
February 202511
January 20259
December 202415
November 20249
October 202411
September 20245
August 202416

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 202412

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20253
December 20243
October 20242

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 5 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
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Craghead and South Moor in July 2025

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

1. Oak Terrace (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
3. Mandela Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Kimberley Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
6. Park Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Muriel Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Mundell Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Coquet Gardens (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
10. Hustledown Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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