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 March 2025 are around 169 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shildon and Dene Valley crime rate of 14.28 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (4.48% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
Shildon and Dene Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glaisdale Gardens with total crimes: 10
  • Bouch Street with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Shildon and Dene Valley has recorded 169 crimes with crime rate of 14.28 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)
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
Peterlee West67 33984 311,042 23
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

Shildon and Dene Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 76 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (130 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 364 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202511
January 202517
December 202435
November 202427
October 202429
September 202433
August 202436
July 202426
June 202468
May 202442
April 202423

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 202411
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 202411
July 202412
June 202412
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 899 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202570
February 202567
January 202564
December 202475
November 202459
October 202457
September 202486
August 202467
July 202476
June 2024130
May 202478
April 202470

A total of 143 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20251
January 202513
December 202433
November 202422
October 20248
September 20245
August 20249
July 202413
June 202412
May 20245
April 202413

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202512
January 20257
December 202411
November 202411
October 20246
September 202412
August 202415
July 202412
June 202434
May 202415
April 20245

A total of 383 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202518
January 202530
December 202424
November 202435
October 202434
September 202415
August 202439
July 202438
June 202448
May 202436
April 202432

A total of 88 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 202414
May 202412
April 20245

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 202411
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20259
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 202415
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 202414
April 20249

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Shildon and Dene Valley in March 2025

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

1. Glaisdale Gardens (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
2. Bouch Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
4. Adelaide Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. All Saints' Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Byerley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Chestnut Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
8. Dalton Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
9. Cedar Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Central Parade (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1

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