Crime Rate in Weardale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weardale

The total recorded crimes in Weardale, County Durham, UK in April 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weardale crime rate of 48.10 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Weardale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Demesne Court with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Mellbutts Bank 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 areas in the County Durham.

    • 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 areas in the County Durham.

  • 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 April 2025 the Weardale has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 48.10 ranking 54th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weardale)CrimesRank (Weardale)CrimesRank (Weardale)
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
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
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

Weardale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202519
March 202516
February 202511
January 20252
December 202410
November 20242
October 202410
September 202410
August 202418
July 202411
June 202428
May 202416

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 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 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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

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 April 2025

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

1. Demesne Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Mellbutts Bank (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. St Thomas' Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Hound Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. The Crofts (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. A689 (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Evergreen Court (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Witton Tower Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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