Crime Rate in Willington and Hunwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Willington and Hunwick

The total recorded crimes in Willington and Hunwick, County Durham, UK in April 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Willington and Hunwick crime rate of 16.32 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 Willington and Hunwick, encompassing approximately 6,249 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (44.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (123.08% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
Willington and Hunwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ash Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 7
  • Coronation Terrace with total crimes: 6

How safe is Willington and Hunwick?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Willington and Hunwick reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,230 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Willington and Hunwick witnessed more crimes than 45 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Willington and Hunwick experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,056 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Willington and Hunwick witnessed more crimes than 43 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Willington and Hunwick Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Willington and Hunwick has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 16.32 ranking 19th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Willington and Hunwick crimes were 1,230. The crime rate of Willington and Hunwick in 2024 was 196.83 (year) or 16.40 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Willington and Hunwick were around 1,056 crimes with yearly crime rate of 168.99 (year) or 14.08 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Willington and Hunwick)CrimesRank (Willington and Hunwick)CrimesRank (Willington and Hunwick)
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
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

Willington and Hunwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 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 Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20247
November 20241
October 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 202426
May 202425

A total of 426 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202536
March 202525
February 202525
January 202537
December 202427
November 202427
October 202429
September 202437
August 202436
July 202428
June 202476
May 202443

A total of 288 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202529
March 202513
February 202519
January 202514
December 202411
November 202416
October 202427
September 202423
August 202422
July 202429
June 202460
May 202425

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 202513
February 20254
January 20258
December 202413
November 202415
October 202416
September 202411
August 202416
July 202410
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20244
November 20248
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247
July 202412
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 202410
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
October 20247
August 20244
June 202412
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Willington and Hunwick in April 2025

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

1. Ash Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Commercial Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Coronation Terrace (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Boyne Street (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Oak Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. West End Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Chester Drive (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chapel Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
9. Birch Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. B6299 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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