Crime Rate in Sherburn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sherburn

The total recorded crimes in Sherburn, County Durham, UK in April 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sherburn crime rate of 27.79 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 Sherburn, encompassing approximately 2,231 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Sherburn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kell Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Woodland View with total crimes: 4
  • Local Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Sherburn?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Sherburn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the County Durham average, with 782 crimes compared to 971.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sherburn recorded fewer crimes than 38 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Sherburn had fewer crimes than the County Durham average, with 857 crimes compared to 889. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sherburn recorded fewer crimes than 34 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sherburn Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Sherburn has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 27.79 ranking 40th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Sherburn crimes were 782. The crime rate of Sherburn in 2024 was 350.48 (year) or 29.21 (month) ranking it 39 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sherburn were around 857 crimes with yearly crime rate of 384.10 (year) or 32.01 (month) ranking 35 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sherburn)CrimesRank (Sherburn)CrimesRank (Sherburn)
Shildon and Dene Valley172 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate166 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont151 51,867 31,910 3
Bishop Auckland Town160 31,862 41,494 6
Peterlee East140 61,703 71,897 4
Ferryhill160 41,781 51,700 5
West Auckland136 71,710 6959 29
Aycliffe East98 211,570 81,443 7
Crook136 81,542 91,441 8
Chester-le-Street West Central104 161,423 111,439 9
Deerness126 91,206 19867 34
Coxhoe103 171,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and Thornley100 201,534 101,371 11
Tudhoe124 101,195 211,036 24
Spennymoor122 111,255 17938 30
Craghead and South Moor95 231,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close102 181,402 121,186 15
Stanley118 121,090 281,239 14
Easington107 141,329 151,264 13
Murton98 221,362 131,154 17
Tanfield115 131,165 221,183 16
Blackhalls105 151,144 241,053 21
Horden75 311,274 161,139 18
Willington and Hunwick102 191,230 181,056 20
Dawdon86 241,005 291,093 19
Aycliffe West64 381,205 201,046 22
Peterlee West85 25984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge79 291,158 23986 28
Pelton83 271,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall74 32985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton80 281,120 26933 32
Neville's Cross84 26932 34550 42
Brandon73 33965 331,007 27
Leadgate and Medomsley79 30864 36708 38
Delves Lane69 35974 32936 31
Annfield Plain65 36913 35928 33
Chilton71 34785 38472 46
Sedgefield34 55620 43744 36
Consett North46 47791 37741 37
Burnopfield and Dipton64 37451 51450 48
Sacriston59 42717 40635 39
Deneside63 39612 45539 43
Esh and Witton Gilbert59 41642 41601 40
Coundon51 44546 47550 41
Consett South53 43626 42344 56
Lumley50 46551 46509 44
Barnard Castle East45 48617 44507 45
Chester-le-Street East50 45458 50386 53
Evenwood38 52468 49465 47
Barnard Castle West33 56480 48426 49
Seaham42 49383 53300 60
Chester-le-Street South31 57429 52398 50
Wingate39 50334 58318 59
Lanchester28 59358 56395 51
North Lodge39 51368 54358 54
Benfieldside38 53359 55394 52
Weardale38 54340 57324 58
Tow Law19 62308 60351 55
Passfield28 58307 61342 57
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth27 60331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street North21 61190 62203 62
Durham South11 63124 63101 63

Sherburn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 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 (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20258
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247
July 20249
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 202515
February 202513
January 202511
December 20247
November 202418
October 20248
September 202410
August 20245
July 202410
June 20248
May 202412

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 202510
February 20254
January 20254
December 202410
November 202414
October 202411
September 20242
August 20246
July 202410
June 202434
May 202412

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202527
March 202525
February 202510
January 202529
December 202429
November 202429
October 202438
September 202425
August 202428
July 202418
June 202466
May 202418

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20251
February 202512
January 202519
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 202428
May 20243

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
February 202515
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Sherburn in April 2025

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

1. Kell Crescent (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Woodland View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Local Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Chapel View (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Prospect View (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Finchale Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. The Meadows (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Thornton Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Moor Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Church Wynd (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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