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 April 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Craghead and South Moor crime rate of 10.00 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
Craghead and South Moor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holly Hill Gardens with total crimes: 11
  • Austen Place with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

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 April 2025 the Craghead and South Moor has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 10.00 ranking 23th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Craghead and South Moor)CrimesRank (Craghead and South Moor)CrimesRank (Craghead and South Moor)
Shildon and Dene Valley172 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate166 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont151 51,867 31,910 3
Bishop Auckland Town160 31,862 41,494 6
Peterlee East140 61,703 71,897 4
Ferryhill160 41,781 51,700 5
West Auckland136 71,710 6959 29
Aycliffe East98 211,570 81,443 7
Crook136 81,542 91,441 8
Chester-le-Street West Central104 161,423 111,439 9
Deerness126 91,206 19867 34
Coxhoe103 171,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and Thornley100 201,534 101,371 11
Tudhoe124 101,195 211,036 24
Spennymoor122 111,255 17938 30
Woodhouse Close102 181,402 121,186 15
Stanley118 121,090 281,239 14
Easington107 141,329 151,264 13
Murton98 221,362 131,154 17
Tanfield115 131,165 221,183 16
Blackhalls105 151,144 241,053 21
Horden75 311,274 161,139 18
Willington and Hunwick102 191,230 181,056 20
Dawdon86 241,005 291,093 19
Aycliffe West64 381,205 201,046 22
Peterlee West85 25984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge79 291,158 23986 28
Pelton83 271,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall74 32985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton80 281,120 26933 32
Neville's Cross84 26932 34550 42
Brandon73 33965 331,007 27
Leadgate and Medomsley79 30864 36708 38
Delves Lane69 35974 32936 31
Annfield Plain65 36913 35928 33
Chilton71 34785 38472 46
Sherburn62 40782 39857 35
Sedgefield34 55620 43744 36
Consett North46 47791 37741 37
Burnopfield and Dipton64 37451 51450 48
Sacriston59 42717 40635 39
Deneside63 39612 45539 43
Esh and Witton Gilbert59 41642 41601 40
Coundon51 44546 47550 41
Consett South53 43626 42344 56
Lumley50 46551 46509 44
Barnard Castle East45 48617 44507 45
Chester-le-Street East50 45458 50386 53
Evenwood38 52468 49465 47
Barnard Castle West33 56480 48426 49
Seaham42 49383 53300 60
Chester-le-Street South31 57429 52398 50
Wingate39 50334 58318 59
Lanchester28 59358 56395 51
North Lodge39 51368 54358 54
Benfieldside38 53359 55394 52
Weardale38 54340 57324 58
Tow Law19 62308 60351 55
Passfield28 58307 61342 57
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth27 60331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street North21 61190 62203 62
Durham South11 63124 63101 63

Craghead and South Moor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 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 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202528
March 202521
February 202511
January 202512
December 20245
November 202413
October 202418
September 202413
August 202424
July 202419
June 202430
May 202422

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 411 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202530
March 202540
February 202534
January 202517
December 202431
November 202436
October 202421
September 202426
August 202436
July 202426
June 202482
May 202432

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 202412
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202517
February 202511
January 20259
December 202415
November 20249
October 202411
September 20245
August 202416
July 202414
June 202416
May 202426

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 202411
August 20247
July 20245
June 202426
May 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20243
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Craghead and South Moor in April 2025

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

1. Holly Hill Gardens (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour9
Other crime2
2. Austen Place (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. William Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Maple Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Kates Gill Grange (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Bircham Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Elm Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Charlotte Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Holyoake (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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