Crime Rate in Weardale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weardale

The total recorded crimes in Weardale, County Durham, UK in March 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weardale crime rate of 41.77 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 Weardale, encompassing approximately 790 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Weardale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Mellbutts Bank with total crimes: 2
  • Cromer Lea with total crimes: 2

How safe is Weardale?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Weardale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the County Durham average, with 340 crimes compared to 971.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Weardale recorded fewer crimes than 56 out of 62 other cities.

    • In 2023, Weardale had fewer crimes than the County Durham average, with 324 crimes compared to 889. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Weardale recorded fewer crimes than 57 out of 62 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Weardale Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Weardale has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 41.77 ranking 55th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Weardale crimes were 340. The crime rate of Weardale in 2024 was 430.38 (year) or 35.86 (month) ranking it 57 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weardale were around 324 crimes with yearly crime rate of 410.13 (year) or 34.18 (month) ranking 58 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
Tudhoe162 41,195 211,036 24
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
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth31 56331 59293 61
Wingate20 60334 58318 59
Chester-le-Street North14 62190 62203 62
Durham South10 63124 63101 63

Weardale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202511
January 20252
December 202410
November 20242
October 202410
September 202410
August 202418
July 202411
June 202428
May 202416
April 202412

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Weardale in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Mellbutts Bank (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cromer Lea (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Melbourne Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. High Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Holmefield (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Bondisle Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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