Crime Rate in Belmont: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belmont

The total recorded crimes in Belmont, County Durham, UK in July 2025 are around 166 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belmont crime rate of 1.23 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 Belmont, encompassing approximately 134,929 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (68.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
Belmont Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back Wynyard Grove with total crimes: 16
  • Front Street with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Belmont?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Belmont reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,867 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Belmont witnessed more crimes than 60 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Belmont experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,910 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Belmont witnessed more crimes than 60 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Belmont Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Belmont has recorded 166 crimes with crime rate of 0.16 ranking 3th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Belmont crimes were 1,867. The crime rate of Belmont in 2024 was 13.84 (year) or 1.15 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Belmont were around 1,910 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.16 (year) or 1.18 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Belmont)CrimesRank (Belmont)CrimesRank (Belmont)
Shildon and Dene Valley229 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate193 22,579 11,923 2
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
Woodhouse Close113 201,402 121,186 15
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

Belmont 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 42 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 38 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (49 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20258
April 202512
March 20259
February 20253
January 20259
December 20244
November 20243
October 202410
September 202414
August 20248

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20248
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 340 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202522
April 202530
March 202524
February 202525
January 202526
December 202417
November 202434
October 202441
September 202435
August 202449

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202527
April 202530
March 202519
February 202516
January 202519
December 202420
November 202411
October 202419
September 202413
August 202418

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202520
April 20259
March 20255
February 202517
January 202518
December 20247
November 202416
October 202420
September 202418
August 202419

A total of 449 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202535
April 202550
March 202541
February 202538
January 202554
December 202426
November 202430
October 202442
September 202448
August 202443

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 202525
December 202411
November 20241
October 20243
September 202411
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 20258
December 20249
November 202411
October 20247
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Belmont in July 2025

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

1. Back Wynyard Grove (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Front Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
4. Fellside Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Dragon Lane (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Lantern Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Saint Joseph'S Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
9. Carrsdale (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Eden Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1

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