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 March 2025 are around 161 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elvet and Gilesgate crime rate of 8.60 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (-1.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
Elvet and Gilesgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walkergate with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Market Place with total crimes: 13

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Elvet and Gilesgate has recorded 161 crimes with crime rate of 8.60 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)
Shildon and Dene Valley169 32,263 22,356 1
Bishop Auckland Town174 11,862 41,494 6
West Auckland170 21,710 6959 29
Belmont123 111,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East145 61,703 71,897 4
Tudhoe162 41,195 211,036 24
Ferryhill129 81,781 51,700 5
Aycliffe East121 131,570 81,443 7
Chester-le-Street West Central130 71,423 111,439 9
Crook109 181,542 91,441 8
Murton125 91,362 131,154 17
Coxhoe81 281,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and Thornley114 151,534 101,371 11
Tanfield124 101,165 221,183 16
Craghead and South Moor102 211,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close101 221,402 121,186 15
Horden122 121,274 161,139 18
Easington112 161,329 151,264 13
Stanley108 201,090 281,239 14
Deerness119 141,206 19867 34
Spennymoor110 171,255 17938 30
Willington and Hunwick71 311,230 181,056 20
Dawdon100 231,005 291,093 19
Blackhalls109 191,144 241,053 21
Aycliffe West89 251,205 201,046 22
Peterlee West67 33984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge64 341,158 23986 28
Annfield Plain95 24913 35928 33
Pelton62 351,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall87 26985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton74 301,120 26933 32
Brandon75 29965 331,007 27
Delves Lane82 27974 32936 31
Sherburn69 32782 39857 35
Neville's Cross61 37932 34550 42
Sedgefield59 39620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley58 40864 36708 38
Deneside61 36612 45539 43
Consett North40 49791 37741 37
Chilton56 42785 38472 46
Lumley60 38551 46509 44
Sacriston53 44717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert50 45642 41601 40
Coundon44 46546 47550 41
Chester-le-Street East56 41458 50386 53
Consett South54 43626 42344 56
Barnard Castle East44 47617 44507 45
Evenwood34 53468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton37 50451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West33 54480 48426 49
Benfieldside40 48359 55394 52
Chester-le-Street South29 57429 52398 50
Lanchester37 51358 56395 51
Passfield36 52307 61342 57
Seaham20 59383 53300 60
North Lodge24 58368 54358 54
Tow Law14 61308 60351 55
Weardale33 55340 57324 58
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth31 56331 59293 61
Wingate20 60334 58318 59
Chester-le-Street North14 62190 62203 62
Durham South10 63124 63101 63

Elvet and Gilesgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (79 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 482 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

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

A total of 176 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202514
January 202514
December 202411
November 202421
October 202413
September 202411
August 202424
July 20249
June 202432
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 881 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202560
February 202561
January 202577
December 202482
November 202468
October 202468
September 202451
August 202464
July 202461
June 2024144
May 202466
April 202479

A total of 146 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 291 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202515
January 202521
December 202417
November 202416
October 202429
September 202426
August 202437
July 202427
June 202448
May 202422
April 202411

A total of 307 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20258
January 202517
December 20242
November 202413
October 202412
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.40 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
April 20244

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 202414
May 20241
April 20244

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

High Crime Locations Elvet and Gilesgate in March 2025

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

1. Walkergate (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Market Place (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Prison (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Claypath (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Other theft3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. New Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Drugs1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1

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