Crime Rate in Murton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Murton

The total recorded crimes in Murton, County Durham, UK in March 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Murton crime rate of 14.73 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-35.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
Murton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 29
  • Fife Street with total crimes: 18
  • James Street South 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Murton has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 14.73 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)
Shildon and Dene Valley169 32,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate161 52,579 11,923 2
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
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

Murton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (27 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202511
January 20259
December 20246
November 202415
October 202419
September 202410
August 20249
July 20249
June 202428
May 202416
April 202416

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 202418
October 20245
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 202412
May 202410
April 202411

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 202414
May 202411
April 20247

A total of 392 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202537
January 202536
December 202424
November 202432
October 202437
September 202421
August 202436
July 202422
June 202456
May 202435
April 202432

A total of 206 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202516
January 202512
December 202422
November 202416
October 202416
September 202413
August 202412
July 202410
June 202424
May 202417
April 202427

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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 360 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202539
January 202540
December 202429
November 202428
October 202454
September 202441
August 202434
July 202428
June 202418
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20248
September 202410
August 202414
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 202514
January 20253
December 202414
November 20244
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246

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

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Murton in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
2. Fife Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting17
Public order1
3. James Street South (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
4. Wetherburn Avenue (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Belton Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. George Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Faraday Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Henry Street South (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Shinwell Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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