Crime Rate in Peterlee West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peterlee West

The total recorded crimes in Peterlee West, County Durham, UK in March 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peterlee West crime rate of 3.30 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-15.62% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Peterlee West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burnside with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Warwick Place with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Peterlee West has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 3.30 ranking 33th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)
Shildon and Dene Valley169 32,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate161 52,579 11,923 2
Bishop Auckland Town174 11,862 41,494 6
West Auckland170 21,710 6959 29
Belmont123 111,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East145 61,703 71,897 4
Tudhoe162 41,195 211,036 24
Ferryhill129 81,781 51,700 5
Aycliffe East121 131,570 81,443 7
Chester-le-Street West Central130 71,423 111,439 9
Crook109 181,542 91,441 8
Murton125 91,362 131,154 17
Coxhoe81 281,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and Thornley114 151,534 101,371 11
Tanfield124 101,165 221,183 16
Craghead and South Moor102 211,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close101 221,402 121,186 15
Horden122 121,274 161,139 18
Easington112 161,329 151,264 13
Stanley108 201,090 281,239 14
Deerness119 141,206 19867 34
Spennymoor110 171,255 17938 30
Willington and Hunwick71 311,230 181,056 20
Dawdon100 231,005 291,093 19
Blackhalls109 191,144 241,053 21
Aycliffe West89 251,205 201,046 22
Aycliffe North and Middridge64 341,158 23986 28
Annfield Plain95 24913 35928 33
Pelton62 351,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall87 26985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton74 301,120 26933 32
Brandon75 29965 331,007 27
Delves Lane82 27974 32936 31
Sherburn69 32782 39857 35
Neville's Cross61 37932 34550 42
Sedgefield59 39620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley58 40864 36708 38
Deneside61 36612 45539 43
Consett North40 49791 37741 37
Chilton56 42785 38472 46
Lumley60 38551 46509 44
Sacriston53 44717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert50 45642 41601 40
Coundon44 46546 47550 41
Chester-le-Street East56 41458 50386 53
Consett South54 43626 42344 56
Barnard Castle East44 47617 44507 45
Evenwood34 53468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton37 50451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West33 54480 48426 49
Benfieldside40 48359 55394 52
Chester-le-Street South29 57429 52398 50
Lanchester37 51358 56395 51
Passfield36 52307 61342 57
Seaham20 59383 53300 60
North Lodge24 58368 54358 54
Tow Law14 61308 60351 55
Weardale33 55340 57324 58
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth31 56331 59293 61
Wingate20 60334 58318 59
Chester-le-Street North14 62190 62203 62
Durham South10 63124 63101 63

Peterlee West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 20246
October 202420
September 20249
August 20249
July 20249
June 202422
May 20249
April 202410

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
April 20241

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 392 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 202415
August 202411
July 20248
June 20244
May 202418
April 202412

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

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
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241

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 March 2025

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

1. Burnside (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Warwick Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Chester Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Springbank (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Newark Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Nottingham Place (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
8. Malvern Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
9. Basingstoke Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
10. Shadforth Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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