Crime Rate in Elvet and Gilesgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elvet and Gilesgate

The total recorded crimes in Elvet and Gilesgate, County Durham, UK in April 2025 are around 166 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elvet and Gilesgate crime rate of 8.86 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 Elvet and Gilesgate, encompassing approximately 18,726 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (1.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
Elvet and Gilesgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16
  • Market Place with total crimes: 14

How safe is Elvet and Gilesgate?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Elvet and Gilesgate reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 2,579 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Elvet and Gilesgate witnessed more crimes than 62 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Elvet and Gilesgate experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,923 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Elvet and Gilesgate witnessed more crimes than 61 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Elvet and Gilesgate Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Elvet and Gilesgate has recorded 166 crimes with crime rate of 8.86 ranking 2th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Elvet and Gilesgate crimes were 2,579. The crime rate of Elvet and Gilesgate in 2024 was 137.72 (year) or 11.48 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Elvet and Gilesgate were around 1,923 crimes with yearly crime rate of 102.69 (year) or 8.56 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elvet and Gilesgate)CrimesRank (Elvet and Gilesgate)CrimesRank (Elvet and Gilesgate)
Shildon and Dene Valley172 12,263 22,356 1
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
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

Elvet and Gilesgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (77 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (64 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (144 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (96 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 863 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202561
March 202560
February 202561
January 202577
December 202482
November 202468
October 202468
September 202451
August 202464
July 202461
June 2024144
May 202466

A total of 458 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202519
March 202524
February 202524
January 202543
December 202423
November 202441
October 202442
September 202430
August 202441
July 202432
June 202496
May 202443

A total of 185 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202515
March 202510
February 202514
January 202514
December 202411
November 202421
October 202413
September 202411
August 202424
July 20249
June 202432
May 202411

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20258
January 202517
December 20242
November 202413
October 202412
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 296 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202516
March 202522
February 202515
January 202521
December 202417
November 202416
October 202429
September 202426
August 202437
July 202427
June 202448
May 202422

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 202412
July 20248
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 202414
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 202510
March 202510
February 202511
January 20258
December 20249
November 202413
October 202416
September 202413
August 20248
July 202415
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 294 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202522
March 202519
February 20259
January 202514
December 202426
November 202417
October 202435
September 202423
August 202434
July 202440
June 202442
May 202413

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20256
December 20243
November 202420
October 202410
August 20242
July 20241
June 202420
May 202410

High Crime Locations Elvet and Gilesgate in April 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Robbery1
3. Market Place (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
4. Prison (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Framwelgate Bridge (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Walkergate (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Public order2
Drugs1
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person1
9. Court Lane (Map)
Total5
Other crime3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gilesgate Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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