Crime Rate in Murton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Murton

The total recorded crimes in Murton, County Durham, UK in May 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Murton crime rate of 0.24 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 Murton, encompassing approximately 8,486 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-96.97% decrease)
Murton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Briar Glen with total crimes: 2

How safe is Murton?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Murton reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,362 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Murton witnessed more crimes than 50 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Murton experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,154 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Murton witnessed more crimes than 46 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Murton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Murton has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 0.24 ranking 4th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Murton crimes were 1,362. The crime rate of Murton in 2024 was 160.50 (year) or 13.37 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Murton were around 1,154 crimes with yearly crime rate of 135.99 (year) or 11.33 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Murton)CrimesRank (Murton)CrimesRank (Murton)
Shildon and Dene ValleyNA NA2,263 22,356 1
Elvet and GilesgateNA NA2,579 11,923 2
Sacriston3 1717 40635 39
Burnopfield and Dipton3 2451 51450 48
BelmontNA NA1,867 31,910 3
Benfieldside2 3359 55394 52
Peterlee EastNA NA1,703 71,897 4
Bishop Auckland TownNA NA1,862 41,494 6
Ferryhill1 71,781 51,700 5
Coxhoe1 51,362 141,422 10
West AucklandNA NA1,710 6959 29
Esh and Witton Gilbert1 6642 41601 40
Aycliffe EastNA NA1,570 81,443 7
CrookNA NA1,542 91,441 8
Stanley1 81,090 281,239 14
Chester-le-Street West CentralNA NA1,423 111,439 9
North Lodge1 9368 54358 54
Trimdon and ThornleyNA NA1,534 101,371 11
Pelton1 101,138 251,022 25
Aycliffe North and Middridge1 111,158 23986 28
Craghead and South MoorNA NA1,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse CloseNA NA1,402 121,186 15
Barnard Castle East1 12617 44507 45
EasingtonNA NA1,329 151,264 13
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
DawdonNA NA1,005 291,093 19
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
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
CoundonNA NA546 47550 41
Consett SouthNA NA626 42344 56
DenesideNA NA612 45539 43
LumleyNA NA551 46509 44
EvenwoodNA NA468 49465 47
Barnard Castle WestNA NA480 48426 49
Chester-le-Street SouthNA NA429 52398 50
Chester-le-Street EastNA NA458 50386 53
LanchesterNA NA358 56395 51
SeahamNA NA383 53300 60
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

Murton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Burglary dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20248
September 202410
August 202414
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 394 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202533
March 202524
February 202537
January 202536
December 202424
November 202432
October 202437
September 202421
August 202436
July 202422
June 202456
May 202435

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202522
March 202522
February 202511
January 20259
December 20246
November 202415
October 202419
September 202410
August 20249
July 20249
June 202428
May 202416

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 193 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202514
March 202521
February 202516
January 202512
December 202422
November 202416
October 202416
September 202413
August 202412
July 202410
June 202424
May 202417

A total of 368 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202515
March 202533
February 202539
January 202540
December 202429
November 202428
October 202454
September 202441
August 202434
July 202428
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 202418
October 20245
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 202514
January 20253
December 202414
November 20244
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Murton in May 2025

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

1. Briar Glen (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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