The total recorded crimes in Benfieldside, County Durham, UK in May 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Benfieldside crime rate of 0.15 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 Benfieldside, encompassing approximately 13,211 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Benfieldside, we need to analyze Benfieldside crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to County Durham:
In 2024, Benfieldside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the County Durham average, with 359 crimes compared to 971.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Benfieldside recorded fewer crimes than 54 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.
In 2023, Benfieldside had fewer crimes than the County Durham average, with 394 crimes compared to 889. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Benfieldside recorded fewer crimes than 51 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in County Durham, Benfieldside has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Benfieldside has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 0.15 ranking 3th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK
In 2024, the total Benfieldside crimes were 359. The crime rate of Benfieldside in 2024 was 27.17 (year) or 2.26 (month) ranking it 55 dangerous area in the County Durham.
In 2023, the total crimes in Benfieldside were around 394 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.82 (year) or 2.49 (month) ranking 52 most dangerous area in the County Durham.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Benfieldside) | Crimes | Rank (Benfieldside) | Crimes | Rank (Benfieldside) | |
| Shildon and Dene Valley | NA | NA | 2,263 | 2 | 2,356 | 1 |
| Elvet and Gilesgate | NA | NA | 2,579 | 1 | 1,923 | 2 |
| Sacriston | 3 | 1 | 717 | 40 | 635 | 39 |
| Burnopfield and Dipton | 3 | 2 | 451 | 51 | 450 | 48 |
| Belmont | NA | NA | 1,867 | 3 | 1,910 | 3 |
| Peterlee East | NA | NA | 1,703 | 7 | 1,897 | 4 |
| Bishop Auckland Town | NA | NA | 1,862 | 4 | 1,494 | 6 |
| Murton | 2 | 4 | 1,362 | 13 | 1,154 | 17 |
| Ferryhill | 1 | 7 | 1,781 | 5 | 1,700 | 5 |
| Coxhoe | 1 | 5 | 1,362 | 14 | 1,422 | 10 |
| West Auckland | NA | NA | 1,710 | 6 | 959 | 29 |
| Esh and Witton Gilbert | 1 | 6 | 642 | 41 | 601 | 40 |
| Aycliffe East | NA | NA | 1,570 | 8 | 1,443 | 7 |
| Crook | NA | NA | 1,542 | 9 | 1,441 | 8 |
| Stanley | 1 | 8 | 1,090 | 28 | 1,239 | 14 |
| Chester-le-Street West Central | NA | NA | 1,423 | 11 | 1,439 | 9 |
| North Lodge | 1 | 9 | 368 | 54 | 358 | 54 |
| Trimdon and Thornley | NA | NA | 1,534 | 10 | 1,371 | 11 |
| Pelton | 1 | 10 | 1,138 | 25 | 1,022 | 25 |
| Aycliffe North and Middridge | 1 | 11 | 1,158 | 23 | 986 | 28 |
| Craghead and South Moor | NA | NA | 1,102 | 27 | 1,265 | 12 |
| Woodhouse Close | NA | NA | 1,402 | 12 | 1,186 | 15 |
| Barnard Castle East | 1 | 12 | 617 | 44 | 507 | 45 |
| Easington | NA | NA | 1,329 | 15 | 1,264 | 13 |
| Tanfield | NA | NA | 1,165 | 22 | 1,183 | 16 |
| Horden | NA | NA | 1,274 | 16 | 1,139 | 18 |
| Spennymoor | NA | NA | 1,255 | 17 | 938 | 30 |
| Willington and Hunwick | NA | NA | 1,230 | 18 | 1,056 | 20 |
| Dawdon | NA | NA | 1,005 | 29 | 1,093 | 19 |
| Deerness | NA | NA | 1,206 | 19 | 867 | 34 |
| Aycliffe West | NA | NA | 1,205 | 20 | 1,046 | 22 |
| Blackhalls | NA | NA | 1,144 | 24 | 1,053 | 21 |
| Tudhoe | NA | NA | 1,195 | 21 | 1,036 | 24 |
| Peterlee West | NA | NA | 984 | 31 | 1,042 | 23 |
| Framwellgate and Newton Hall | NA | NA | 985 | 30 | 1,008 | 26 |
| Shotton and South Hetton | NA | NA | 1,120 | 26 | 933 | 32 |
| Brandon | NA | NA | 965 | 33 | 1,007 | 27 |
| Delves Lane | NA | NA | 974 | 32 | 936 | 31 |
| Annfield Plain | NA | NA | 913 | 35 | 928 | 33 |
| Neville's Cross | NA | NA | 932 | 34 | 550 | 42 |
| Sherburn | NA | NA | 782 | 39 | 857 | 35 |
| Sedgefield | NA | NA | 620 | 43 | 744 | 36 |
| Leadgate and Medomsley | NA | NA | 864 | 36 | 708 | 38 |
| Consett North | NA | NA | 791 | 37 | 741 | 37 |
| Chilton | NA | NA | 785 | 38 | 472 | 46 |
| Coundon | NA | NA | 546 | 47 | 550 | 41 |
| Consett South | NA | NA | 626 | 42 | 344 | 56 |
| Deneside | NA | NA | 612 | 45 | 539 | 43 |
| Lumley | NA | NA | 551 | 46 | 509 | 44 |
| Evenwood | NA | NA | 468 | 49 | 465 | 47 |
| Barnard Castle West | NA | NA | 480 | 48 | 426 | 49 |
| Chester-le-Street South | NA | NA | 429 | 52 | 398 | 50 |
| Chester-le-Street East | NA | NA | 458 | 50 | 386 | 53 |
| Lanchester | NA | NA | 358 | 56 | 395 | 51 |
| Seaham | NA | NA | 383 | 53 | 300 | 60 |
| Tow Law | NA | NA | 308 | 60 | 351 | 55 |
| Passfield | NA | NA | 307 | 61 | 342 | 57 |
| Weardale | NA | NA | 340 | 57 | 324 | 58 |
| Wingate | NA | NA | 334 | 58 | 318 | 59 |
| Bishop Middleham and Cornforth | NA | NA | 331 | 59 | 293 | 61 |
| Chester-le-Street North | NA | NA | 190 | 62 | 203 | 62 |
| Durham South | NA | NA | 124 | 63 | 101 | 63 |
In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 11 |
| March 2025 | 14 |
| February 2025 | 8 |
| January 2025 | 8 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 8 |
| October 2024 | 5 |
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 7 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 7 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 12 |
| March 2025 | 16 |
| February 2025 | 16 |
| January 2025 | 15 |
| December 2024 | 12 |
| November 2024 | 13 |
| October 2024 | 17 |
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 28 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Benfieldside postcode area is presented below.