Crime Rate in Tow Law: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tow Law

The total recorded crimes in Tow Law, County Durham, UK in April 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tow Law crime rate of 18.33 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 Tow Law, encompassing approximately 1,036 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Tow Law Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Alban'S Street with total crimes: 3
  • A68 with total crimes: 3
  • High Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Tow Law?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Tow Law demonstrated a lower crime volume than the County Durham average, with 308 crimes compared to 971.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Tow Law recorded fewer crimes than 59 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Tow Law had fewer crimes than the County Durham average, with 351 crimes compared to 889. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Tow Law recorded fewer crimes than 54 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tow Law Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Tow Law has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 18.33 ranking 62th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Tow Law crimes were 308. The crime rate of Tow Law in 2024 was 297.13 (year) or 24.76 (month) ranking it 60 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tow Law were around 351 crimes with yearly crime rate of 338.61 (year) or 28.22 (month) ranking 55 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tow Law)CrimesRank (Tow Law)CrimesRank (Tow Law)
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
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
Passfield28 58307 61342 57
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth27 60331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street North21 61190 62203 62
Durham South11 63124 63101 63

Tow Law Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
June 20244

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20258
February 20259
January 202510
December 202415
November 202410
October 202412
September 202412
August 202410
July 202413
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Tow Law in April 2025

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

1. St Alban'S Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. A68 (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
3. High Street (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pennine View (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Wolsingham Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Billy Row Green (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Bridge Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Park Terrace (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Baring Court (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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