Crime Rate in Durham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Durham South

The total recorded crimes in Durham South, County Durham, UK in July 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Durham South crime rate of 48.87 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 Durham South, encompassing approximately 225 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Durham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shincliffe Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Robert Moore Close with total crimes: 2
  • Cranson Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Durham South?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Durham South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the County Durham average, with 124 crimes compared to 971.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Durham South recorded fewer crimes than 62 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Durham South had fewer crimes than the County Durham average, with 101 crimes compared to 889. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Durham South recorded fewer crimes than 62 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in County Durham, Durham South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Durham South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Durham South has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 48.87 ranking 63th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Durham South crimes were 124. The crime rate of Durham South in 2024 was 550.87 (year) or 45.91 (month) ranking it 63 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Durham South were around 101 crimes with yearly crime rate of 448.69 (year) or 37.39 (month) ranking 63 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Durham South)CrimesRank (Durham South)CrimesRank (Durham South)
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
Craghead and South Moor94 331,102 271,265 12
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 South 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

Recorded incidents of Other crime were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Durham South in July 2025

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

1. Shincliffe Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Robert Moore Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Cranson Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Telford Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Grange Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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