Crime Rate in Shotton and South Hetton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shotton and South Hetton

The total recorded crimes in Shotton and South Hetton, County Durham, UK in April 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shotton and South Hetton crime rate of 13.41 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 Shotton and South Hetton, encompassing approximately 5,965 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
Shotton and South Hetton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Byron Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • West Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Shotton and South Hetton?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Shotton and South Hetton reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,120 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Shotton and South Hetton witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Shotton and South Hetton experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 933 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shotton and South Hetton Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Shotton and South Hetton has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 13.41 ranking 28th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Shotton and South Hetton crimes were 1,120. The crime rate of Shotton and South Hetton in 2024 was 187.76 (year) or 15.65 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shotton and South Hetton were around 933 crimes with yearly crime rate of 156.41 (year) or 13.03 (month) ranking 32 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shotton and South Hetton)CrimesRank (Shotton and South Hetton)CrimesRank (Shotton and South Hetton)
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
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
Sherburn62 40782 39857 35
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

Shotton and South Hetton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 Criminal damage and arson (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 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 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 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 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202518
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 202413
November 202422
October 202432
September 202422
August 202417
July 202410
June 202418
May 202419

A total of 197 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202519
March 202514
February 20258
January 202517
December 202427
November 202424
October 202418
September 202416
August 20249
July 202413
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202525
March 202524
February 202529
January 202524
December 202429
November 202441
October 202436
September 202431
August 202426
July 202425
June 202476
May 202424

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20257
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20254
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 202510
February 20256
January 202523
December 20243
November 20249
October 202436
September 202423
August 202410
July 20245
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 202411
October 20243
September 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Shotton and South Hetton in April 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Shotton and South Hetton postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Byron Terrace (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. West Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Whinfield Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Coldwell Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Donald Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hazel Court (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Cherry Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Milton Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Friar Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1

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