Crime Rate in Shildon and Dene Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shildon and Dene Valley

The total recorded crimes in Shildon and Dene Valley, County Durham, UK in July 2025 are around 229 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shildon and Dene Valley crime rate of 19.35 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 Shildon and Dene Valley, encompassing approximately 11,833 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (12.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (39) incidents (-2.50% decrease)
Shildon and Dene Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • All Saints' Road with total crimes: 7
  • Shildon with total crimes: 7
  • Heslop Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Shildon and Dene Valley?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Shildon and Dene Valley reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 2,263 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Shildon and Dene Valley witnessed more crimes than 61 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Shildon and Dene Valley experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 2,356 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Shildon and Dene Valley witnessed more crimes than 62 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shildon and Dene Valley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Shildon and Dene Valley has recorded 229 crimes with crime rate of 19.35 ranking 1th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Shildon and Dene Valley crimes were 2,263. The crime rate of Shildon and Dene Valley in 2024 was 191.24 (year) or 15.94 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shildon and Dene Valley were around 2,356 crimes with yearly crime rate of 199.09 (year) or 16.59 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shildon and Dene Valley)CrimesRank (Shildon and Dene Valley)CrimesRank (Shildon and Dene Valley)
Elvet and Gilesgate193 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont166 31,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East135 81,703 71,897 4
Bishop Auckland Town112 211,862 41,494 6
Trimdon and Thornley158 41,534 101,371 11
Ferryhill151 61,781 51,700 5
Chester-le-Street West Central151 51,423 111,439 9
West Auckland131 91,710 6959 29
Aycliffe East123 141,570 81,443 7
Murton142 71,362 131,154 17
Crook129 101,542 91,441 8
Coxhoe103 281,362 141,422 10
Dawdon129 111,005 291,093 19
Craghead and South Moor94 331,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close113 201,402 121,186 15
Tudhoe127 121,195 211,036 24
Easington94 311,329 151,264 13
Horden125 131,274 161,139 18
Stanley109 221,090 281,239 14
Deerness120 151,206 19867 34
Tanfield114 191,165 221,183 16
Spennymoor118 161,255 17938 30
Aycliffe West118 171,205 201,046 22
Willington and Hunwick101 291,230 181,056 20
Annfield Plain115 18913 35928 33
Blackhalls103 261,144 241,053 21
Peterlee West105 23984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge105 241,158 23986 28
Pelton104 251,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall96 30985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton103 271,120 26933 32
Brandon94 32965 331,007 27
Delves Lane83 37974 32936 31
Neville's Cross91 35932 34550 42
Deneside92 34612 45539 43
Sherburn61 41782 39857 35
Sedgefield60 42620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley86 36864 36708 38
Consett North60 44791 37741 37
Chilton55 47785 38472 46
Sacriston73 38717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert68 39642 41601 40
Barnard Castle East62 40617 44507 45
Coundon45 51546 47550 41
Consett South56 46626 42344 56
Chester-le-Street South60 43429 52398 50
Lumley40 55551 46509 44
Chester-le-Street East56 45458 50386 53
Evenwood48 50468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton51 49451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West54 48480 48426 49
Lanchester34 58358 56395 51
Benfieldside38 56359 55394 52
North Lodge45 52368 54358 54
Seaham44 53383 53300 60
Passfield41 54307 61342 57
Tow Law27 60308 60351 55
Weardale33 59340 57324 58
Wingate38 57334 58318 59
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth26 61331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street North25 62190 62203 62
Durham South11 63124 63101 63

Shildon and Dene Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (70 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (86 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 304 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202540
April 202520
March 202517
February 202511
January 202517
December 202435
November 202427
October 202429
September 202433
August 202436

A total of 136 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
April 202516
March 20259
February 20251
January 202513
December 202433
November 202422
October 20248
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 70 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 749 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 68.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202571
June 202563
April 202570
March 202570
February 202567
January 202564
December 202475
November 202459
October 202457
September 202486
August 202467

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 202415
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 372 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202554
April 202535
March 202534
February 202518
January 202530
December 202424
November 202435
October 202434
September 202415
August 202439

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 202411
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
April 202510
March 202515
February 202512
January 20257
December 202411
November 202411
October 20246
September 202412
August 202415

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20259
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20253
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
November 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241

High Crime Locations Shildon and Dene Valley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Shildon and Dene Valley postcode area is presented below.

1. All Saints' Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Shildon (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Heslop Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Holly Hill (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Rosemount Court (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Adamson Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Weardale Walk (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Elm Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. High Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kilburn Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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