Crime Rate in Pelton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pelton

The total recorded crimes in Pelton, County Durham, UK in May 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pelton crime rate of 0.10 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 Pelton, encompassing approximately 10,350 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-95.65% decrease)
Pelton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hammer Square Bank with total crimes: 1

How safe is Pelton?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Pelton reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,138 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pelton witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Pelton experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,022 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pelton witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pelton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pelton has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.10 ranking 10th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Pelton crimes were 1,138. The crime rate of Pelton in 2024 was 109.94 (year) or 9.16 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pelton were around 1,022 crimes with yearly crime rate of 98.74 (year) or 8.23 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pelton)CrimesRank (Pelton)CrimesRank (Pelton)
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
Murton2 41,362 131,154 17
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
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

Pelton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 270 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202523
March 202511
February 202523
January 202521
December 202427
November 202429
October 202420
September 202414
August 202418
July 202420
June 202446
May 202417

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 202410
November 20248
October 202410
September 20241
August 202411
July 20248
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202527
March 202524
February 202533
January 202524
December 202427
November 202432
October 202427
September 202424
August 202416
July 202429
June 202462
May 202424

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 20243
September 202412
August 202411
July 20245
June 202422
May 20244

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 202514
February 20253
January 202513
December 202422
November 202420
October 202411
September 202411
August 202416
July 202411
June 202414
May 202415

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20258
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Pelton in May 2025

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

1. Hammer Square Bank (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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