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 July 2025 are around 193 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elvet and Gilesgate crime rate of 10.31 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (-7.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (-39.53% decrease)
Elvet and Gilesgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 21
  • Prison with total crimes: 17

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 July 2025 the Elvet and Gilesgate has recorded 193 crimes with crime rate of 10.31 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elvet and Gilesgate)CrimesRank (Elvet and Gilesgate)CrimesRank (Elvet and Gilesgate)
Shildon and Dene Valley229 12,263 22,356 1
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 South11 63124 63101 63

Elvet and Gilesgate 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 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20258
January 202517
December 20242
November 202413
October 202412
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 375 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202538
April 202519
March 202524
February 202524
January 202543
December 202423
November 202441
October 202442
September 202430
August 202441

A total of 715 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202564
April 202561
March 202560
February 202561
January 202577
December 202482
November 202468
October 202468
September 202451
August 202464

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 235 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202511
April 202516
March 202522
February 202515
January 202521
December 202417
November 202416
October 202429
September 202426
August 202437

A total of 156 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
April 202515
March 202510
February 202514
January 202514
December 202411
November 202421
October 202413
September 202411
August 202424

A total of 268 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202543
April 202522
March 202519
February 20259
January 202514
December 202426
November 202417
October 202435
September 202423
August 202434

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
April 202510
March 202510
February 202511
January 20258
December 20249
November 202413
October 202416
September 202413
August 20248

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 202412

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20258
January 20256
December 20243
November 202420
October 202410
August 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 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

High Crime Locations Elvet and Gilesgate in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total25
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order4
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
3. Prison (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences14
Other crime2
Public order1
4. Market Place (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Old Elvet (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Framwelgate Bridge (Map)
Total7
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Walkergate (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Claypath (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2

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