Crime Rate in Dawdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dawdon

The total recorded crimes in Dawdon, County Durham, UK in July 2025 are around 129 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dawdon crime rate of 7.76 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 Dawdon, encompassing approximately 16,617 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (34.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (86.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Dawdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wear Street with total crimes: 7
  • Tees Street with total crimes: 5
  • Talbot Place with total crimes: 5

How safe is Dawdon?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Dawdon reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,005 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dawdon witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Dawdon experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,093 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dawdon witnessed more crimes than 44 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dawdon Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dawdon has recorded 129 crimes with crime rate of 7.76 ranking 11th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Dawdon crimes were 1,005. The crime rate of Dawdon in 2024 was 60.48 (year) or 5.04 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dawdon were around 1,093 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.77 (year) or 5.48 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dawdon)CrimesRank (Dawdon)CrimesRank (Dawdon)
Shildon and Dene Valley229 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate193 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont166 31,867 31,910 3
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
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

Dawdon 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 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202515
April 202526
March 202520
February 202519
January 202511
December 202410
November 202420
October 202417
September 202417
August 202420

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202538
April 202521
March 202550
February 202525
January 202528
December 202423
November 202424
October 202423
September 202414
August 202436

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
April 20258
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 202412

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20252
April 20256
March 20256
February 20258
January 20258
December 202410
November 20243
October 20249
September 20244
August 202414

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
April 20255
March 20251
February 20258
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
April 202510
March 20257
February 202510
January 202511
December 20245
November 202413
October 202419
September 202422
August 202426

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
April 20257
March 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241

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 3 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
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Dawdon in July 2025

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

1. Wear Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Tees Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Talbot Place (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Emily Street East (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Margaret Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Candlish Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Back North Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
8. Blandford Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
10. Fox Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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