Crime Rate in Craghead and South Moor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Craghead and South Moor

The total recorded crimes in Craghead and South Moor, County Durham, UK in January 2026 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Craghead and South Moor crime rate of 7.37 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 Craghead and South Moor, encompassing approximately 9,499 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-32.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Craghead and South Moor Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Kimberley Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Moore Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Craghead and South Moor?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Craghead and South Moor reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,102 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Craghead and South Moor witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Craghead and South Moor experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,265 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Craghead and South Moor witnessed more crimes than 51 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Craghead and South Moor Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Craghead and South Moor has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 7.37 ranking 33th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Craghead and South Moor crimes were 1,102. The crime rate of Craghead and South Moor in 2024 was 116.00 (year) or 9.67 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Craghead and South Moor were around 1,265 crimes with yearly crime rate of 133.16 (year) or 11.10 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Craghead and South Moor)CrimesRank (Craghead and South Moor)CrimesRank (Craghead and South Moor)
Shildon and Dene Valley181 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate153 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont140 61,867 31,910 3
Woodhouse Close150 31,402 121,186 15
Peterlee East126 91,703 71,897 4
Bishop Auckland Town147 41,862 41,494 6
Ferryhill117 121,781 51,700 5
Trimdon and Thornley141 51,534 101,371 11
West Auckland121 101,710 6959 29
Aycliffe East118 111,570 81,443 7
Tudhoe138 71,195 211,036 24
Crook79 251,542 91,441 8
Horden130 81,274 161,139 18
Chester-le-Street West Central86 191,423 111,439 9
Coxhoe82 221,362 141,422 10
Easington88 181,329 151,264 13
Murton100 141,362 131,154 17
Deerness105 131,206 19867 34
Stanley75 301,090 281,239 14
Dawdon100 151,005 291,093 19
Tanfield90 171,165 221,183 16
Willington and Hunwick91 161,230 181,056 20
Spennymoor77 271,255 17938 30
Aycliffe West72 311,205 201,046 22
Delves Lane84 20974 32936 31
Blackhalls71 321,144 241,053 21
Framwellgate and Newton Hall83 21985 301,008 26
Peterlee West80 23984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge67 371,158 23986 28
Brandon80 24965 331,007 27
Pelton79 261,138 251,022 25
Shotton and South Hetton75 281,120 26933 32
Deneside75 29612 45539 43
Annfield Plain56 39913 35928 33
Neville's Cross68 35932 34550 42
Leadgate and Medomsley70 34864 36708 38
Sherburn52 42782 39857 35
Sedgefield38 52620 43744 36
Sacriston68 36717 40635 39
Consett North53 41791 37741 37
Chilton56 40785 38472 46
Evenwood61 38468 49465 47
Esh and Witton Gilbert52 43642 41601 40
Coundon19 58546 47550 41
Consett South27 57626 42344 56
Lumley47 44551 46509 44
Barnard Castle East45 45617 44507 45
Wingate43 46334 58318 59
Tow Law40 47308 60351 55
Burnopfield and Dipton18 59451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West40 48480 48426 49
Seaham40 49383 53300 60
Chester-le-Street South36 53429 52398 50
Chester-le-Street East27 56458 50386 53
Lanchester38 50358 56395 51
North Lodge38 51368 54358 54
Benfieldside28 55359 55394 52
Passfield28 54307 61342 57
Weardale18 60340 57324 58
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth16 61331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street North6 63190 62203 62
Durham South7 62124 63101 63

Craghead and South Moor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 403 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.64 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202629
December 202543
November 202542
October 202534
September 202536
August 202539
July 202535
June 202541
April 202530
March 202540
February 202534

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 202515
November 202518
October 202522
September 202520
August 202516
July 202524
June 202518
April 202528
March 202521
February 202511

A total of 163 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 202518
November 202517
October 202515
September 202517
August 202519
July 20259
June 202512
April 202511
March 202517
February 202511

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20252
November 20254
October 20256
September 20251
August 20252
July 20254
June 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
November 20252
October 20257
September 20255
August 20259
July 202511
June 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
September 20252
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20253
November 20253
September 20254
August 20251
July 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20257
October 20252
September 20254
August 20253
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20256

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20258
October 202513
September 20253
August 20253
July 20253
June 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251
March 20253

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20257
November 202511
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
June 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Craghead and South Moor in January 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Craghead and South Moor postcode area is presented below.

1. King Terrace (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Drugs1
2. Kimberley Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Moore Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
4. Mitchell Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Elm Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Charlotte Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
8. Thames Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Holly Hill Gardens West (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Salisbury Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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