Crime Rate in Delves Lane: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Delves Lane

The total recorded crimes in Delves Lane, County Durham, UK in April 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Delves Lane crime rate of 7.64 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 Delves Lane, encompassing approximately 9,034 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-32.26% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
Delves Lane Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boyd Street with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Delves Lane?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Delves Lane reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 974 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Delves Lane experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 936 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Delves Lane witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Delves Lane Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Delves Lane has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 7.64 ranking 35th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Delves Lane crimes were 974. The crime rate of Delves Lane in 2024 was 107.81 (year) or 8.98 (month) ranking it 32 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Delves Lane were around 936 crimes with yearly crime rate of 103.60 (year) or 8.63 (month) ranking 31 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Delves Lane)CrimesRank (Delves Lane)CrimesRank (Delves Lane)
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
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
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

Delves Lane Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 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 (56 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202521
March 202531
February 202514
January 202510
December 20246
November 202411
October 20246
September 202415
August 202413
July 202420
June 202412
May 202416

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 202520
February 202519
January 202531
December 202431
November 202421
October 202422
September 202420
August 202424
July 202422
June 202456
May 202445

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 202511
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
October 202413
September 20249
August 20248
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 1 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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20249
July 202414
June 202426
May 202414

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 192 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 202510
February 202514
January 202511
December 202422
November 202415
October 202417
September 202421
August 202421
July 20248
June 202434
May 20246

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Delves Lane in April 2025

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

1. Boyd Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Glenmore (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Delves Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Lumley Drive (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Chapel Drive (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
8. Broadway (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Briar Dale (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Stockerley Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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