Crime Rate in Dawdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dawdon

The total recorded crimes in Dawdon, County Durham, UK in February 2026 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dawdon crime rate of 6.38 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
Dawdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Tees Street with total crimes: 6
  • Ropery Walk with total crimes: 6

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Dawdon)CrimesRank (Dawdon)CrimesRank (Dawdon)
Shildon and Dene ValleyNA NA2,263 22,356 1
Elvet and GilesgateNA NA2,579 11,923 2
BelmontNA NA1,867 31,910 3
Peterlee EastNA NA1,703 71,897 4
Bishop Auckland TownNA NA1,862 41,494 6
FerryhillNA NA1,781 51,700 5
West AucklandNA NA1,710 6959 29
Aycliffe EastNA NA1,570 81,443 7
CrookNA NA1,542 91,441 8
Chester-le-Street West CentralNA NA1,423 111,439 9
CoxhoeNA NA1,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and ThornleyNA NA1,534 101,371 11
Craghead and South MoorNA NA1,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse CloseNA NA1,402 121,186 15
EasingtonNA NA1,329 151,264 13
MurtonNA NA1,362 131,154 17
StanleyNA NA1,090 281,239 14
TanfieldNA NA1,165 221,183 16
HordenNA NA1,274 161,139 18
SpennymoorNA NA1,255 17938 30
Willington and HunwickNA NA1,230 181,056 20
DeernessNA NA1,206 19867 34
Aycliffe WestNA NA1,205 201,046 22
BlackhallsNA NA1,144 241,053 21
TudhoeNA NA1,195 211,036 24
Peterlee WestNA NA984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and MiddridgeNA NA1,158 23986 28
PeltonNA NA1,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton HallNA NA985 301,008 26
Shotton and South HettonNA NA1,120 26933 32
BrandonNA NA965 331,007 27
Delves LaneNA NA974 32936 31
Annfield PlainNA NA913 35928 33
Neville's CrossNA NA932 34550 42
SherburnNA NA782 39857 35
SedgefieldNA NA620 43744 36
Leadgate and MedomsleyNA NA864 36708 38
Consett NorthNA NA791 37741 37
ChiltonNA NA785 38472 46
SacristonNA NA717 40635 39
Esh and Witton GilbertNA NA642 41601 40
CoundonNA NA546 47550 41
Consett SouthNA NA626 42344 56
DenesideNA NA612 45539 43
LumleyNA NA551 46509 44
Barnard Castle EastNA NA617 44507 45
EvenwoodNA NA468 49465 47
Burnopfield and DiptonNA NA451 51450 48
Barnard Castle WestNA NA480 48426 49
Chester-le-Street SouthNA NA429 52398 50
Chester-le-Street EastNA NA458 50386 53
LanchesterNA NA358 56395 51
BenfieldsideNA NA359 55394 52
SeahamNA NA383 53300 60
North LodgeNA NA368 54358 54
Tow LawNA NA308 60351 55
PassfieldNA NA307 61342 57
WeardaleNA NA340 57324 58
WingateNA NA334 58318 59
Bishop Middleham and CornforthNA NA331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street NorthNA NA190 62203 62
Durham SouthNA NA124 63101 63

Dawdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 301 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202626
December 202525
November 202517
October 202523
September 202530
August 202542
July 202528
June 202515
April 202526
March 202520
February 202519

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202632
January 202627
December 202532
November 202523
October 202529
September 202535
August 202535
July 202551
June 202538
April 202521
March 202550
February 202525

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20253
November 20252
October 20254
September 20252
July 20256
June 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202610
December 20259
November 202510
October 202516
September 202511
August 20258
July 202510
June 20252
April 20256
March 20256
February 20258

A total of 142 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202613
December 202510
November 202518
October 202513
September 202514
August 202515
July 20258
June 202512
April 202510
March 20257
February 202510

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
December 20253
November 20255
October 20252
September 20256
August 20257
July 20256
June 20256
April 20255
March 20251
February 20258

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20258
November 20256
October 20255
September 20255
August 20258
July 20255
June 20259
April 20258
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
August 20255
July 20256
June 20252
April 20257
March 20253

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20255
November 20251
October 20253
September 20255
August 20253
July 20258
June 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20253
September 20256
August 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
September 20254
August 20253
March 20251

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20252

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Dawdon in February 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Tees Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Ropery Walk (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Wear Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
7. Talbot Place (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. George Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fern Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Malcolm Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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