Crime Rate in Woodhouse Close: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodhouse Close

The total recorded crimes in Woodhouse Close, County Durham, UK in March 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodhouse Close crime rate of 4.55 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
Woodhouse Close Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldhun Close with total crimes: 6
  • Howard Close with total crimes: 5
  • Archer Avenue with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Woodhouse Close has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 4.55 ranking 22th 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.

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
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
Weardale33 55340 57324 58
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth31 56331 59293 61
Wingate20 60334 58318 59
Chester-le-Street North14 62190 62203 62
Durham South10 63124 63101 63

Woodhouse Close Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 311 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202512
January 202527
December 202417
November 202415
October 202425
September 202430
August 202427
July 202427
June 202462
May 202415
April 202430

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 508 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202539
January 202527
December 202427
November 202454
October 202450
September 202437
August 202434
July 202429
June 202494
May 202434
April 202438

A total of 221 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202516
January 202510
December 202414
November 202415
October 202422
September 202419
August 202414
July 202422
June 202440
May 202417
April 202421

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 202411
July 202411
June 202418
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 202416
May 20244
April 202412

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 202411

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

MonthCount
March 20251
April 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241

High Crime Locations Woodhouse Close in March 2025

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

1. Aldhun Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Howard Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Archer Avenue (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Dent Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Albion Terrace (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hawthorn Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Walker Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Boddy Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. Wood Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Taylor Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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