Crime Rate in Tudhoe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tudhoe

The total recorded crimes in Tudhoe, County Durham, UK in April 2025 are around 124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tudhoe crime rate of 8.75 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (-32.14% decrease)
Tudhoe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadowfield Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Cheapside with total crimes: 8

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 areas in the County Durham.

    • 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 areas in the County Durham.

  • 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 April 2025 the Tudhoe has recorded 124 crimes with crime rate of 8.75 ranking 10th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tudhoe)CrimesRank (Tudhoe)CrimesRank (Tudhoe)
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
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

Tudhoe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20248
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 241 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202519
March 202528
February 202518
January 202514
December 202437
November 202428
October 202416
September 20249
August 202410
July 202410
June 202432
May 202420

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
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 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 202511
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 20256
February 202510
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 20248
September 20243
August 202412
July 20248
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 532 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202545
March 202566
February 202549
January 202548
December 202445
November 202431
October 202428
September 202433
August 202436
July 202430
June 202472
May 202449

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
August 202410
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 242 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

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
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 202414
May 20245

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
April 20251
October 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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

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

High Crime Locations Tudhoe in April 2025

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

1. Meadowfield Avenue (Map)
Total13
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cheapside (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Bishop'S Close (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Derwent Terrace (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Spinney (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Mayfields (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Thomas Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Arlington Way (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St David'S Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1

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