Crime Rate in Dawdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dawdon

The total recorded crimes in Dawdon, County Durham, UK in April 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dawdon crime rate of 5.18 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 Dawdon, encompassing approximately 16,617 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-58.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
Dawdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tees Street with total crimes: 6
  • North Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Back North Terrace with total crimes: 4

How safe is Dawdon?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Dawdon reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,005 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dawdon witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Dawdon experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,093 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dawdon witnessed more crimes than 44 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dawdon Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Dawdon has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 5.18 ranking 24th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Dawdon crimes were 1,005. The crime rate of Dawdon in 2024 was 60.48 (year) or 5.04 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dawdon were around 1,093 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.77 (year) or 5.48 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dawdon)CrimesRank (Dawdon)CrimesRank (Dawdon)
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
Blackhalls105 151,144 241,053 21
Horden75 311,274 161,139 18
Willington and Hunwick102 191,230 181,056 20
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

Dawdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 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 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202526
March 202520
February 202519
January 202511
December 202410
November 202420
October 202417
September 202417
August 202420
July 202416
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 174 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20257
February 202510
January 202511
December 20245
November 202413
October 202419
September 202422
August 202426
July 202415
June 202428
May 20248

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20251
February 20258
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 202412
July 20249
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202521
March 202550
February 202525
January 202528
December 202423
November 202424
October 202423
September 202414
August 202436
July 202428
June 202462
May 202429

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20256
February 20258
January 20258
December 202410
November 20243
October 20249
September 20244
August 202414
July 20248
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
May 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Dawdon in April 2025

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

1. Tees Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
2. North Terrace (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Back North Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
5. Stavordale Street West (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
6. Blandford Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Albert Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Emily Street East (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Derwent Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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