Crime in Weardale, County Durham
Comprehensive safety analysis for Weardale, localized within County Durham.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area Map | Other theft: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Ferndale Map | Vehicle crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near A689 Map | Public order: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Waskerley Place Map | Burglary: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Crawleyside Bank Map | Burglary: 1Possession of weapons: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Cross Hill Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Waterside Court Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Ashcroft Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Field Row Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Silver Street Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
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Burglary, shoplifting and criminal damage of retail premises, taking into consideration night time economy and alcohol-related behaviour within town centres.
Issued: 27 May 2026
Status Update
We’re engaging with stores and increasing patrols and visibility in town centres. Positive action is being taken, including arrests, consideration of remands, and pursuing Criminal Behaviour Orders on charge.
Actioned: 29 Jul 2026
Rural theft of vehicles, machinery, quadbikes in farm locations. Including increase in fuel and oil thefts, and theft of batteries.
Issued: 27 May 2026
Status Update
Supporting farms, rural communities, and industrial estates through crime-prevention advice and a visible policing presence, including regular engagement at Hexham Mart. Support via the Rural Crime Team. Target hardening with locations through our crime prevention advisors. Offender focused, with information sharing between forces, use of covert tactics.
Actioned: 29 Jul 2026
Anti-social behaviour in park areas and abandoned buildings, including littering, use of nitrous oxide, underage drinking, and criminal damage.
Issued: 27 May 2026
Status Update
Increased patrols, partnership work with local counsellors, schools and fire service. Educational inputs, identification of culprits, Youth Justice Services, letters and behaviour contracts. Vehicle checks and powers under drink/drug drive legislation.
Actioned: 29 Jul 2026
Engagement Events
Drop in session
MeetingMeet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.
2:00 PM — 4:00 PM
The Bridge, Library and community hub, Haydon Bridge
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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Hexham Library & Tourist Information
Drop-in Session
Other EventMeet your local neighbourhood policing team and let us know about issues that are impacting the place you call home, get crime prevention advice, and find out more about the work we're doing to keep your communities safe.
10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Hexham Library & Tourist Information
Drop In Session
MeetingMeet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.
2:00 PM — 4:00 PM
The Bridge, Library & Community Hub, Haydon Bridge
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