Crime Rate in Peterlee West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peterlee West

The total recorded crimes in Peterlee West, County Durham, UK in April 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peterlee West crime rate of 4.19 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 Peterlee West, encompassing approximately 20,290 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-7.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
Peterlee West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Malvern Close with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Blackdown Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Peterlee West?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Peterlee West reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 984 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Peterlee West witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Peterlee West experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,042 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Peterlee West witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Peterlee West Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Peterlee West has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 4.19 ranking 25th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Peterlee West crimes were 984. The crime rate of Peterlee West in 2024 was 48.50 (year) or 4.04 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Peterlee West were around 1,042 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.35 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Peterlee West)CrimesRank (Peterlee West)CrimesRank (Peterlee West)
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
Craghead and South Moor95 231,102 271,265 12
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
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

Peterlee West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 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 9 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 (25 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 202510
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 20246
October 202420
September 20249
August 20249
July 20249
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 381 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202525
March 202527
February 202532
January 202525
December 202423
November 202436
October 202425
September 202445
August 202419
July 202428
June 202470
May 202426

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202521
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 20249
November 202413
October 202410
September 202410
August 202411
July 20246
June 202414
May 202418

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20256
February 20258
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 202415
August 202411
July 20248
June 20244
May 202418

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Peterlee West in April 2025

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

1. Malvern Close (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Blackdown Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Northampton Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other theft1
5. Stafford Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pentland Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Burnside (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
8. Wadham Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Olaman Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Huntingdon Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1

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