Crime Rate in Peterlee East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peterlee East

The total recorded crimes in Peterlee East, County Durham, UK in July 2025 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peterlee East crime rate of 7.37 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 Peterlee East, encompassing approximately 18,329 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-10.87% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
Peterlee East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Rydal Crescent with total crimes: 7

How safe is Peterlee East?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Peterlee East reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,703 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Peterlee East witnessed more crimes than 56 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Peterlee East experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,897 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Peterlee East witnessed more crimes than 59 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Peterlee East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Peterlee East has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 7.37 ranking 8th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Peterlee East crimes were 1,703. The crime rate of Peterlee East in 2024 was 92.91 (year) or 7.74 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Peterlee East were around 1,897 crimes with yearly crime rate of 103.50 (year) or 8.62 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Peterlee East)CrimesRank (Peterlee East)CrimesRank (Peterlee East)
Shildon and Dene Valley229 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate193 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont166 31,867 31,910 3
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

Peterlee East 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 41 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (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 Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202514
April 202514
March 202515
February 202526
January 20259
December 20248
November 202414
October 202412
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 517 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202546
April 202554
March 202557
February 202563
January 202545
December 202435
November 202455
October 202446
September 202439
August 202436

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20259
December 20241
November 20248
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 197 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202520
April 202512
March 202516
February 202517
January 202510
December 202415
November 202426
October 202424
September 202421
August 202417

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202511
April 202524
March 202514
February 202510
January 202511
December 202416
November 202421
October 202428
September 202420
August 202426

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
April 202512
March 20259
February 202510
January 20256
December 202412
November 20248
October 202411
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 5 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
June 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
April 20253
March 20259
February 202511
January 20253
December 20248
November 20241
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20253
February 202511
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 202410
August 20244

High Crime Locations Peterlee East in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Rydal Crescent (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
6. Dunn Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
8. Kirkstone Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
9. Hovingham Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Fulwell Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

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