Crime Rate in Trimdon and Thornley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Trimdon and Thornley

The total recorded crimes in Trimdon and Thornley, County Durham, UK in April 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Trimdon and Thornley crime rate of 20.90 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 Trimdon and Thornley, encompassing approximately 4,784 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-4.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Trimdon and Thornley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quetlaw Road with total crimes: 8
  • Wordsworth Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Passfield Square with total crimes: 5

How safe is Trimdon and Thornley?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Trimdon and Thornley reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,534 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Trimdon and Thornley witnessed more crimes than 53 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Trimdon and Thornley experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,371 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Trimdon and Thornley witnessed more crimes than 52 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Trimdon and Thornley Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Trimdon and Thornley has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 20.90 ranking 20th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Trimdon and Thornley crimes were 1,534. The crime rate of Trimdon and Thornley in 2024 was 320.61 (year) or 26.72 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Trimdon and Thornley were around 1,371 crimes with yearly crime rate of 286.54 (year) or 23.88 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Trimdon and Thornley)CrimesRank (Trimdon and Thornley)CrimesRank (Trimdon and Thornley)
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
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
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

Trimdon and Thornley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 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 29 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20244
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202520
March 202524
February 202529
January 202519
December 202418
November 202419
October 202418
September 202420
August 202418
July 202410
June 202434
May 202417

A total of 530 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202539
March 202541
February 202535
January 202529
December 202444
November 202452
October 202438
September 202430
August 202435
July 202437
June 2024106
May 202444

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 202517
December 20245
November 20246
October 20241
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 312 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202518
March 202521
February 202526
January 202529
December 202423
November 202428
October 202418
September 202422
August 202434
July 202422
June 202444
May 202427

A total of 180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 202510
February 20259
January 20259
December 20249
November 202428
October 202410
September 20247
August 202420
July 202416
June 202426
May 202432

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242
July 20249
June 202420
May 20249

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20253
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20257
December 20243
November 20249
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20259
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Trimdon and Thornley in April 2025

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

1. Quetlaw Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Wordsworth Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Passfield Square (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Moor View (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Station Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
6. Springdale Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Woodlands Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
9. Wingate Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dunelm Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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