Crime Rate in Woodhouse Close: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodhouse Close

The total recorded crimes in Woodhouse Close, County Durham, UK in July 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodhouse Close crime rate of 5.09 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 Woodhouse Close, encompassing approximately 22,210 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (17.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-51.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
Woodhouse Close Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crawford Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Peacock Court with total crimes: 6

How safe is Woodhouse Close?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Woodhouse Close reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,402 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Woodhouse Close witnessed more crimes than 51 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Woodhouse Close experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,186 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Woodhouse Close witnessed more crimes than 48 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woodhouse Close Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Woodhouse Close has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 5.09 ranking 20th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Woodhouse Close crimes were 1,402. The crime rate of Woodhouse Close in 2024 was 63.12 (year) or 5.26 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodhouse Close were around 1,186 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.40 (year) or 4.45 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodhouse Close)CrimesRank (Woodhouse Close)CrimesRank (Woodhouse Close)
Shildon and Dene Valley229 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate193 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont166 31,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East135 81,703 71,897 4
Bishop Auckland Town112 211,862 41,494 6
Trimdon and Thornley158 41,534 101,371 11
Ferryhill151 61,781 51,700 5
Chester-le-Street West Central151 51,423 111,439 9
West Auckland131 91,710 6959 29
Aycliffe East123 141,570 81,443 7
Murton142 71,362 131,154 17
Crook129 101,542 91,441 8
Coxhoe103 281,362 141,422 10
Dawdon129 111,005 291,093 19
Craghead and South Moor94 331,102 271,265 12
Tudhoe127 121,195 211,036 24
Easington94 311,329 151,264 13
Horden125 131,274 161,139 18
Stanley109 221,090 281,239 14
Deerness120 151,206 19867 34
Tanfield114 191,165 221,183 16
Spennymoor118 161,255 17938 30
Aycliffe West118 171,205 201,046 22
Willington and Hunwick101 291,230 181,056 20
Annfield Plain115 18913 35928 33
Blackhalls103 261,144 241,053 21
Peterlee West105 23984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge105 241,158 23986 28
Pelton104 251,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall96 30985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton103 271,120 26933 32
Brandon94 32965 331,007 27
Delves Lane83 37974 32936 31
Neville's Cross91 35932 34550 42
Deneside92 34612 45539 43
Sherburn61 41782 39857 35
Sedgefield60 42620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley86 36864 36708 38
Consett North60 44791 37741 37
Chilton55 47785 38472 46
Sacriston73 38717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert68 39642 41601 40
Barnard Castle East62 40617 44507 45
Coundon45 51546 47550 41
Consett South56 46626 42344 56
Chester-le-Street South60 43429 52398 50
Lumley40 55551 46509 44
Chester-le-Street East56 45458 50386 53
Evenwood48 50468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton51 49451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West54 48480 48426 49
Lanchester34 58358 56395 51
Benfieldside38 56359 55394 52
North Lodge45 52368 54358 54
Seaham44 53383 53300 60
Passfield41 54307 61342 57
Tow Law27 60308 60351 55
Weardale33 59340 57324 58
Wingate38 57334 58318 59
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth26 61331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street North25 62190 62203 62
Durham South11 63124 63101 63

Woodhouse Close Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (27 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 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 (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202535
April 202519
March 202524
February 202512
January 202527
December 202417
November 202415
October 202425
September 202430
August 202427

A total of 438 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202539
April 202540
March 202545
February 202539
January 202527
December 202427
November 202454
October 202450
September 202437
August 202434

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 170 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202519
April 202516
March 202511
February 202516
January 202510
December 202414
November 202415
October 202422
September 202419
August 202414

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
November 20241

High Crime Locations Woodhouse Close in July 2025

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

1. Crawford Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Peacock Court (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Aldhun Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Hawthorn Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lusby Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Luke'S Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
8. Fleet Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dixon Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Taylor Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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