Crime Rate in Lumley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lumley

The total recorded crimes in Lumley, County Durham, UK in July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lumley crime rate of 16.16 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 Lumley, encompassing approximately 2,475 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Lumley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lilac Square with total crimes: 4
  • Alwyn Close with total crimes: 4
  • Melbeck Court with total crimes: 3

How safe is Lumley?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Lumley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the County Durham average, with 551 crimes compared to 971.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lumley recorded fewer crimes than 45 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Lumley had fewer crimes than the County Durham average, with 509 crimes compared to 889. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lumley recorded fewer crimes than 43 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lumley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lumley has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 16.16 ranking 55th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Lumley crimes were 551. The crime rate of Lumley in 2024 was 222.63 (year) or 18.55 (month) ranking it 46 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lumley were around 509 crimes with yearly crime rate of 205.66 (year) or 17.14 (month) ranking 44 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lumley)CrimesRank (Lumley)CrimesRank (Lumley)
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
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

Lumley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20257
April 202516
March 202512
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 202411
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20249
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
April 202518
March 202525
February 202512
January 202518
December 20249
November 202417
October 202413
September 202430
August 202415

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20256
February 20252
December 20247
November 20243
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
February 20252
January 20251
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Lumley in July 2025

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

1. Lilac Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Alwyn Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Melbeck Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Scorer'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Hazel Leigh (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Scott Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Back Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Lumley New Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sydney Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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