Crime Rate in County Durham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in County Durham

The total recorded crimes in County Durham, UK in March 2025 are around 4,963 as per the recent police data. This equates to a County Durham crime rate of 9.51 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1784) incidents (10.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (964) incidents (34.26% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (616) incidents (42.59% increase)
County Durham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • Anthony Street with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20

County Durham Police Info:

Durham Constabulary

County Durham Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bishop Auckland Town (174 crimes), and the safest, Durham South (10 crimes), is 164 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across County Durham.

Similarly, the area of Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland (177 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ouston & Beamish (18 crimes), with a difference of 159 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within County Durham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bishop Auckland Town174
West Auckland170
Shildon and Dene Valley169
Tudhoe162
Elvet and Gilesgate161

Safest Wards:

Seaham20
Wingate20
Tow Law14
Chester-le-Street North14
Durham South10

Most Dangerous Areas:

Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland177
Durham City161
Spennymoor East & Ferryhill West151
Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange149
Shildon147

Safest Areas:

Burnopfield33
Belmont & Carrville31
Newton Aycliffe North30
Pity Me & Framwellgate Moor29
Ouston & Beamish18

County Durham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3522 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1902 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1059 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 105.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025111
February 202588
January 2025117
December 202483
November 2024115
October 202484
September 202487
August 2024104
July 202490
June 2024180

A total of 2494 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 249.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 500 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025145
February 2025162
January 2025272
December 2024249
November 2024232
October 2024248
September 2024224
August 2024246
July 2024216
June 2024500

A total of 1676 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 167.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 276 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025181
February 2025165
January 2025154
December 2024130
November 2024153
October 2024177
September 2024141
August 2024134
July 2024165
June 2024276

A total of 123 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20259
January 202511
December 202410
November 202415
October 202412
September 20246
August 20248
July 202417
June 202422

A total of 18322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1832.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3522 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251784
February 20251611
January 20251565
December 20241610
November 20241580
October 20241664
September 20241676
August 20241620
July 20241690
June 20243522

A total of 392 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202532
January 202532
December 202433
November 202426
October 202426
September 202433
August 202429
July 202442
June 2024106

A total of 9636 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 963.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1902 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025964
February 2025718
January 2025737
December 2024655
November 2024817
October 20241016
September 2024830
August 2024989
July 20241008
June 20241902

A total of 201 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202515
January 202513
December 202411
November 202432
October 202422
September 202413
August 202419
July 202420
June 202444

A total of 6706 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 670.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1208 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025616
February 2025432
January 2025510
December 2024634
November 2024647
October 2024691
September 2024648
August 2024660
July 2024660
June 20241208

A total of 2644 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 264.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 464 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025210
February 2025190
January 2025222
December 2024241
November 2024267
October 2024231
September 2024268
August 2024262
July 2024289
June 2024464

A total of 3495 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 349.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 702 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025322
February 2025243
January 2025234
December 2024266
November 2024295
October 2024314
September 2024304
August 2024390
July 2024425
June 2024702

A total of 201 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202514
January 202515
December 202414
November 202416
October 202425
September 202416
August 202413
July 202423
June 202444

A total of 5443 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 544.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 926 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025427
February 2025458
January 2025431
December 2024472
November 2024489
October 2024610
September 2024590
August 2024525
July 2024515
June 2024926

A total of 1824 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 182.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 368 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025124
February 2025161
January 2025140
December 2024152
November 2024162
October 2024178
September 2024181
August 2024171
July 2024187
June 2024368

High Crime Locations County Durham in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson3
Bicycle theft1
2. Anthony Street (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting22
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Theft from the person1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
5. Abbeywoods (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting14
Public order3
6. Fife Street (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting17

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