The total recorded crimes in Peterlee West, County Durham, UK in April 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peterlee West crime rate of 4.19 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 West, encompassing approximately 20,290 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Peterlee West, we need to analyze Peterlee West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to County Durham:
In 2024, Peterlee West reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 984 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Peterlee West witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.
In 2023, Peterlee West experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,042 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Peterlee West witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in County Durham, Peterlee West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In April 2025 the Peterlee West has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 4.19 ranking 25th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK
In 2024, the total Peterlee West crimes were 984. The crime rate of Peterlee West in 2024 was 48.50 (year) or 4.04 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the County Durham.
In 2023, the total crimes in Peterlee West were around 1,042 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.35 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the County Durham.
Area | April 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
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Crimes | Rank (Peterlee West) | Crimes | Rank (Peterlee West) | Crimes | Rank (Peterlee West) | |
Shildon and Dene Valley | 172 | 1 | 2,263 | 2 | 2,356 | 1 |
Elvet and Gilesgate | 166 | 2 | 2,579 | 1 | 1,923 | 2 |
Belmont | 151 | 5 | 1,867 | 3 | 1,910 | 3 |
Bishop Auckland Town | 160 | 3 | 1,862 | 4 | 1,494 | 6 |
Peterlee East | 140 | 6 | 1,703 | 7 | 1,897 | 4 |
Ferryhill | 160 | 4 | 1,781 | 5 | 1,700 | 5 |
West Auckland | 136 | 7 | 1,710 | 6 | 959 | 29 |
Aycliffe East | 98 | 21 | 1,570 | 8 | 1,443 | 7 |
Crook | 136 | 8 | 1,542 | 9 | 1,441 | 8 |
Chester-le-Street West Central | 104 | 16 | 1,423 | 11 | 1,439 | 9 |
Deerness | 126 | 9 | 1,206 | 19 | 867 | 34 |
Coxhoe | 103 | 17 | 1,362 | 14 | 1,422 | 10 |
Trimdon and Thornley | 100 | 20 | 1,534 | 10 | 1,371 | 11 |
Tudhoe | 124 | 10 | 1,195 | 21 | 1,036 | 24 |
Spennymoor | 122 | 11 | 1,255 | 17 | 938 | 30 |
Craghead and South Moor | 95 | 23 | 1,102 | 27 | 1,265 | 12 |
Woodhouse Close | 102 | 18 | 1,402 | 12 | 1,186 | 15 |
Stanley | 118 | 12 | 1,090 | 28 | 1,239 | 14 |
Easington | 107 | 14 | 1,329 | 15 | 1,264 | 13 |
Murton | 98 | 22 | 1,362 | 13 | 1,154 | 17 |
Tanfield | 115 | 13 | 1,165 | 22 | 1,183 | 16 |
Blackhalls | 105 | 15 | 1,144 | 24 | 1,053 | 21 |
Horden | 75 | 31 | 1,274 | 16 | 1,139 | 18 |
Willington and Hunwick | 102 | 19 | 1,230 | 18 | 1,056 | 20 |
Dawdon | 86 | 24 | 1,005 | 29 | 1,093 | 19 |
Aycliffe West | 64 | 38 | 1,205 | 20 | 1,046 | 22 |
Aycliffe North and Middridge | 79 | 29 | 1,158 | 23 | 986 | 28 |
Pelton | 83 | 27 | 1,138 | 25 | 1,022 | 25 |
Framwellgate and Newton Hall | 74 | 32 | 985 | 30 | 1,008 | 26 |
Shotton and South Hetton | 80 | 28 | 1,120 | 26 | 933 | 32 |
Neville's Cross | 84 | 26 | 932 | 34 | 550 | 42 |
Brandon | 73 | 33 | 965 | 33 | 1,007 | 27 |
Leadgate and Medomsley | 79 | 30 | 864 | 36 | 708 | 38 |
Delves Lane | 69 | 35 | 974 | 32 | 936 | 31 |
Annfield Plain | 65 | 36 | 913 | 35 | 928 | 33 |
Chilton | 71 | 34 | 785 | 38 | 472 | 46 |
Sherburn | 62 | 40 | 782 | 39 | 857 | 35 |
Sedgefield | 34 | 55 | 620 | 43 | 744 | 36 |
Consett North | 46 | 47 | 791 | 37 | 741 | 37 |
Burnopfield and Dipton | 64 | 37 | 451 | 51 | 450 | 48 |
Sacriston | 59 | 42 | 717 | 40 | 635 | 39 |
Deneside | 63 | 39 | 612 | 45 | 539 | 43 |
Esh and Witton Gilbert | 59 | 41 | 642 | 41 | 601 | 40 |
Coundon | 51 | 44 | 546 | 47 | 550 | 41 |
Consett South | 53 | 43 | 626 | 42 | 344 | 56 |
Lumley | 50 | 46 | 551 | 46 | 509 | 44 |
Barnard Castle East | 45 | 48 | 617 | 44 | 507 | 45 |
Chester-le-Street East | 50 | 45 | 458 | 50 | 386 | 53 |
Evenwood | 38 | 52 | 468 | 49 | 465 | 47 |
Barnard Castle West | 33 | 56 | 480 | 48 | 426 | 49 |
Seaham | 42 | 49 | 383 | 53 | 300 | 60 |
Chester-le-Street South | 31 | 57 | 429 | 52 | 398 | 50 |
Wingate | 39 | 50 | 334 | 58 | 318 | 59 |
Lanchester | 28 | 59 | 358 | 56 | 395 | 51 |
North Lodge | 39 | 51 | 368 | 54 | 358 | 54 |
Benfieldside | 38 | 53 | 359 | 55 | 394 | 52 |
Weardale | 38 | 54 | 340 | 57 | 324 | 58 |
Tow Law | 19 | 62 | 308 | 60 | 351 | 55 |
Passfield | 28 | 58 | 307 | 61 | 342 | 57 |
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth | 27 | 60 | 331 | 59 | 293 | 61 |
Chester-le-Street North | 21 | 61 | 190 | 62 | 203 | 62 |
Durham South | 11 | 63 | 124 | 63 | 101 | 63 |
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
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A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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April 2025 | 13 |
March 2025 | 10 |
February 2025 | 8 |
January 2025 | 9 |
December 2024 | 7 |
November 2024 | 6 |
October 2024 | 20 |
September 2024 | 9 |
August 2024 | 9 |
July 2024 | 9 |
June 2024 | 22 |
May 2024 | 9 |
A total of 381 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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April 2025 | 25 |
March 2025 | 27 |
February 2025 | 32 |
January 2025 | 25 |
December 2024 | 23 |
November 2024 | 36 |
October 2024 | 25 |
September 2024 | 45 |
August 2024 | 19 |
July 2024 | 28 |
June 2024 | 70 |
May 2024 | 26 |
A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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April 2025 | 21 |
March 2025 | 7 |
February 2025 | 6 |
January 2025 | 6 |
December 2024 | 9 |
November 2024 | 13 |
October 2024 | 10 |
September 2024 | 10 |
August 2024 | 11 |
July 2024 | 6 |
June 2024 | 14 |
May 2024 | 18 |
A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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April 2025 | 6 |
March 2025 | 2 |
January 2025 | 2 |
December 2024 | 3 |
November 2024 | 3 |
October 2024 | 3 |
September 2024 | 3 |
August 2024 | 2 |
July 2024 | 5 |
June 2024 | 12 |
May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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April 2025 | 3 |
March 2025 | 2 |
February 2025 | 5 |
December 2024 | 5 |
November 2024 | 2 |
October 2024 | 2 |
September 2024 | 4 |
August 2024 | 4 |
July 2024 | 7 |
June 2024 | 8 |
May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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April 2025 | 1 |
March 2025 | 2 |
February 2025 | 2 |
January 2025 | 6 |
December 2024 | 4 |
November 2024 | 2 |
October 2024 | 5 |
September 2024 | 2 |
August 2024 | 1 |
June 2024 | 6 |
May 2024 | 7 |
A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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April 2025 | 7 |
March 2025 | 6 |
February 2025 | 5 |
January 2025 | 1 |
December 2024 | 4 |
November 2024 | 6 |
October 2024 | 4 |
September 2024 | 7 |
August 2024 | 5 |
July 2024 | 7 |
June 2024 | 10 |
May 2024 | 6 |
A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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April 2025 | 7 |
March 2025 | 6 |
February 2025 | 8 |
January 2025 | 1 |
December 2024 | 3 |
November 2024 | 4 |
October 2024 | 4 |
September 2024 | 15 |
August 2024 | 11 |
July 2024 | 8 |
June 2024 | 4 |
May 2024 | 18 |
A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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April 2025 | 1 |
January 2025 | 2 |
December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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April 2025 | 1 |
March 2025 | 3 |
February 2025 | 5 |
January 2025 | 2 |
December 2024 | 2 |
November 2024 | 2 |
October 2024 | 6 |
September 2024 | 6 |
August 2024 | 1 |
July 2024 | 4 |
June 2024 | 2 |
May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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March 2025 | 2 |
January 2025 | 2 |
October 2024 | 1 |
September 2024 | 2 |
August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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December 2024 | 1 |
September 2024 | 1 |
August 2024 | 1 |
July 2024 | 1 |
June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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June 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Peterlee West postcode area is presented below.
Total | 7 |
Shoplifting | 5 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Public order | 1 |
Total | 7 |
Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Burglary | 1 |
Public order | 1 |
Shoplifting | 1 |
Total | 6 |
Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Possession of weapons | 1 |
Public order | 1 |
Total | 5 |
Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Burglary | 2 |
Other theft | 1 |
Total | 5 |
Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
Other theft | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 5 |
Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Total | 5 |
Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Shoplifting | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Total | 3 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Total | 3 |
Burglary | 2 |
Vehicle crime | 1 |