Crime Rate in Murton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Murton

The total recorded crimes in Murton, County Durham, UK in July 2025 are around 142 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Murton crime rate of 16.73 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 Murton, encompassing approximately 8,486 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (93.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)
Murton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Fife Street with total crimes: 14
  • Faraday Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Murton?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Murton reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,362 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Murton witnessed more crimes than 50 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Murton experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,154 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Murton witnessed more crimes than 46 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Murton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Murton has recorded 142 crimes with crime rate of 16.73 ranking 7th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Murton crimes were 1,362. The crime rate of Murton in 2024 was 160.50 (year) or 13.37 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Murton were around 1,154 crimes with yearly crime rate of 135.99 (year) or 11.33 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Murton)CrimesRank (Murton)CrimesRank (Murton)
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
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

Murton 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 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Burglary dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20253
April 20254
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 166 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
April 202514
March 202521
February 202516
January 202512
December 202422
November 202416
October 202416
September 202413
August 202412

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202515
April 202522
March 202522
February 202511
January 20259
December 20246
November 202415
October 202419
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202536
May 20251
April 202533
March 202524
February 202537
January 202536
December 202424
November 202432
October 202437
September 202421
August 202436

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20248
September 202410
August 202414

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 202514
January 20253
December 202414
November 20244
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 364 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202524
April 202515
March 202533
February 202539
January 202540
December 202429
November 202428
October 202454
September 202441
August 202434

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 202418
October 20245
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Murton in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour8
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Fife Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Faraday Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Knaresborough Road (Map)
Total7
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
5. James Street South (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
6. Wellfield Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
7. West Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Penzance Bungs (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
9. Henry Street South (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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