Crime Rate in County Durham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in County Durham

The total recorded crimes in County Durham, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a County Durham crime rate of 0.03 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 County Durham, encompassing approximately 522,067 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-99.27% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-99.66% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-99.11% decrease)
County Durham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Briar Glen with total crimes: 2
  • The Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hawthorn Close with total crimes: 2

County Durham Police Info:

Durham Constabulary

County Durham Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Sacriston (3 crimes), and the safest, Barnard Castle East (1 crimes), is 2 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across County Durham.

Similarly, the area of Burnopfield (3 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Chester-le-Street North (1 crimes), with a difference of 2 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within County Durham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Sacriston3
Burnopfield and Dipton3
Benfieldside2
Murton2
Coxhoe1

Safest Wards:

Stanley1
North Lodge1
Pelton1
Aycliffe North and Middridge1
Barnard Castle East1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Burnopfield3
Sacriston3
South Murton & South Hetton2
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill1
Ouston & Beamish1

Safest Areas:

Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley1
Langley Park & Satley1
Chilton1
Stanley North & East1
Chester-le-Street North1

County Durham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1749 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1092 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1784 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (964 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1611 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 718 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1565 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (737 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1610 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 655 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1580 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (817 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1664 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1016 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1676 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (830 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1620 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (989 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1690 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1008 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2407 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 218.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 289 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 2025225
March 2025210
February 2025190
January 2025222
December 2024241
November 2024267
October 2024231
September 2024268
August 2024262
July 2024289

A total of 1572 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 142.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 187 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 2025115
March 2025124
February 2025161
January 2025140
December 2024152
November 2024162
October 2024178
September 2024181
August 2024171
July 2024187

A total of 16555 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1505.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1784 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251749
March 20251784
February 20251611
January 20251565
December 20241610
November 20241580
October 20241664
September 20241676
August 20241620
July 20241690

A total of 8834 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 803.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1092 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251092
March 2025964
February 2025718
January 2025737
December 2024655
November 2024817
October 20241016
September 2024830
August 2024989
July 20241008

A total of 2155 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 195.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 272 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 2025160
March 2025145
February 2025162
January 2025272
December 2024249
November 2024232
October 2024248
September 2024224
August 2024246
July 2024216

A total of 113 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 202513
February 20259
January 202511
December 202410
November 202415
October 202412
September 20246
August 20248
July 202417

A total of 168 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202512
February 202515
January 202513
December 202411
November 202432
October 202422
September 202413
August 202419
July 202420

A total of 6085 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 608.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 691 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025587
March 2025616
February 2025432
January 2025510
December 2024634
November 2024647
October 2024691
September 2024648
August 2024660
July 2024660

A total of 3123 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 312.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 425 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025330
March 2025322
February 2025243
January 2025234
December 2024266
November 2024295
October 2024314
September 2024304
August 2024390
July 2024425

A total of 171 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202514
March 202521
February 202514
January 202515
December 202414
November 202416
October 202425
September 202416
August 202413
July 202423

A total of 1558 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 155.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 181 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025158
March 2025181
February 2025165
January 2025154
December 2024130
November 2024153
October 2024177
September 2024141
August 2024134
July 2024165

A total of 983 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 98.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025104
March 2025111
February 202588
January 2025117
December 202483
November 2024115
October 202484
September 202487
August 2024104
July 202490

A total of 330 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202544
March 202533
February 202532
January 202532
December 202433
November 202426
October 202426
September 202433
August 202429
July 202442

A total of 4891 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 489.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 610 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025374
March 2025427
February 2025458
January 2025431
December 2024472
November 2024489
October 2024610
September 2024590
August 2024525
July 2024515

High Crime Locations County Durham in May 2025

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

1. Briar Glen (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences1
Burglary1
2. The Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Hawthorn Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Elm Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. New Burn Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Langdale Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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