Crime Rate in Deerness: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Deerness

The total recorded crimes in Deerness, County Durham, UK in April 2025 are around 126 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Deerness crime rate of 15.25 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 Deerness, encompassing approximately 8,264 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
Deerness Crime Hotspots

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

  • Byland Court with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Burnell Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Deerness?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Deerness reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,206 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Deerness witnessed more crimes than 44 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Deerness had fewer crimes than the County Durham average, with 867 crimes compared to 889. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Deerness recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Deerness Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Deerness has recorded 126 crimes with crime rate of 15.25 ranking 9th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Deerness crimes were 1,206. The crime rate of Deerness in 2024 was 145.92 (year) or 12.16 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Deerness were around 867 crimes with yearly crime rate of 104.91 (year) or 8.74 (month) ranking 34 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Deerness)CrimesRank (Deerness)CrimesRank (Deerness)
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
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
Dawdon86 241,005 291,093 19
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

Deerness Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 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 (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 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 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20258
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 202411
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 484 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202540
March 202550
February 202535
January 202527
December 202436
November 202432
October 202428
September 202437
August 202429
July 202451
June 202486
May 202433

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202534
March 202514
February 20259
January 202511
December 202415
November 202421
October 202427
September 202424
August 202417
July 202420
June 202444
May 202426

A total of 140 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202515
March 202511
February 20256
January 20254
December 20248
November 202415
October 20249
September 202413
August 202412
July 202415
June 202418
May 202414

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20256
February 20258
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20259
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20258
February 202516
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 202414
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 202430
May 20247

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Deerness in April 2025

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

1. Byland Court (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
3. Burnell Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
4. Aldridge Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Auton Stile (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Cook Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Wayside Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Fir Terraces (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Bearpark Colliery Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Holly Park (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1

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