Crime Rate in Tudhoe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tudhoe

The total recorded crimes in Tudhoe, County Durham, UK in March 2025 are around 162 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tudhoe crime rate of 11.43 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 Tudhoe, encompassing approximately 14,171 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (34.69% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
Tudhoe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Meadowfield Avenue with total crimes: 15
  • Bishop'S Close with total crimes: 13

How safe is Tudhoe?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Tudhoe reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,195 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Tudhoe witnessed more crimes than 42 out of 62 other cities.

    • In 2023, Tudhoe experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,036 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Tudhoe witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 62 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tudhoe Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Tudhoe has recorded 162 crimes with crime rate of 11.43 ranking 4th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Tudhoe crimes were 1,195. The crime rate of Tudhoe in 2024 was 84.32 (year) or 7.03 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tudhoe were around 1,036 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.10 (year) or 6.09 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)
Shildon and Dene Valley169 32,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate161 52,579 11,923 2
Bishop Auckland Town174 11,862 41,494 6
West Auckland170 21,710 6959 29
Belmont123 111,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East145 61,703 71,897 4
Ferryhill129 81,781 51,700 5
Aycliffe East121 131,570 81,443 7
Chester-le-Street West Central130 71,423 111,439 9
Crook109 181,542 91,441 8
Murton125 91,362 131,154 17
Coxhoe81 281,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and Thornley114 151,534 101,371 11
Tanfield124 101,165 221,183 16
Craghead and South Moor102 211,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close101 221,402 121,186 15
Horden122 121,274 161,139 18
Easington112 161,329 151,264 13
Stanley108 201,090 281,239 14
Deerness119 141,206 19867 34
Spennymoor110 171,255 17938 30
Willington and Hunwick71 311,230 181,056 20
Dawdon100 231,005 291,093 19
Blackhalls109 191,144 241,053 21
Aycliffe West89 251,205 201,046 22
Peterlee West67 33984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge64 341,158 23986 28
Annfield Plain95 24913 35928 33
Pelton62 351,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall87 26985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton74 301,120 26933 32
Brandon75 29965 331,007 27
Delves Lane82 27974 32936 31
Sherburn69 32782 39857 35
Neville's Cross61 37932 34550 42
Sedgefield59 39620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley58 40864 36708 38
Deneside61 36612 45539 43
Consett North40 49791 37741 37
Chilton56 42785 38472 46
Lumley60 38551 46509 44
Sacriston53 44717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert50 45642 41601 40
Coundon44 46546 47550 41
Chester-le-Street East56 41458 50386 53
Consett South54 43626 42344 56
Barnard Castle East44 47617 44507 45
Evenwood34 53468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton37 50451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West33 54480 48426 49
Benfieldside40 48359 55394 52
Chester-le-Street South29 57429 52398 50
Lanchester37 51358 56395 51
Passfield36 52307 61342 57
Seaham20 59383 53300 60
North Lodge24 58368 54358 54
Tow Law14 61308 60351 55
Weardale33 55340 57324 58
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth31 56331 59293 61
Wingate20 60334 58318 59
Chester-le-Street North14 62190 62203 62
Durham South10 63124 63101 63

Tudhoe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 233 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202518
January 202514
December 202437
November 202428
October 202416
September 20249
August 202410
July 202410
June 202432
May 202420
April 202411

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202512
January 202511
December 20248
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 512 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202566
February 202549
January 202548
December 202445
November 202431
October 202428
September 202433
August 202436
July 202430
June 202472
May 202449
April 202425

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 233 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202523
January 202515
December 202427
November 202412
October 202417
September 202416
August 202422
July 202415
June 202422
May 202424
April 202414

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
August 202410
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 202412

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 20248
September 20243
August 202412
July 20248
June 202412
May 20247
April 202413

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20248
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 202414
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Tudhoe in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Drugs1
2. Meadowfield Avenue (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
3. Bishop'S Close (Map)
Total13
Criminal damage and arson5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Cheapside (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
5. Ox Close Crescent (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Durham Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Fox Covert (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Mayfields (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Thomas Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
10. The Woodlands (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2

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