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 February 2026 are around 139 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shildon and Dene Valley crime rate of 11.75 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (15.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (26) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Shildon and Dene Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kilburn Street with total crimes: 5
  • Walter Street with total crimes: 4
  • All Saints' Road with total crimes: 4

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Shildon and Dene Valley)CrimesRank (Shildon and Dene Valley)CrimesRank (Shildon and Dene Valley)
Elvet and GilesgateNA NA2,579 11,923 2
BelmontNA NA1,867 31,910 3
Peterlee EastNA NA1,703 71,897 4
Bishop Auckland TownNA NA1,862 41,494 6
FerryhillNA NA1,781 51,700 5
West AucklandNA NA1,710 6959 29
Aycliffe EastNA NA1,570 81,443 7
CrookNA NA1,542 91,441 8
Chester-le-Street West CentralNA NA1,423 111,439 9
CoxhoeNA NA1,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and ThornleyNA NA1,534 101,371 11
Craghead and South MoorNA NA1,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse CloseNA NA1,402 121,186 15
EasingtonNA NA1,329 151,264 13
MurtonNA NA1,362 131,154 17
StanleyNA NA1,090 281,239 14
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
Aycliffe North and MiddridgeNA NA1,158 23986 28
PeltonNA NA1,138 251,022 25
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
SacristonNA NA717 40635 39
Esh and Witton GilbertNA NA642 41601 40
CoundonNA NA546 47550 41
Consett SouthNA NA626 42344 56
DenesideNA NA612 45539 43
LumleyNA NA551 46509 44
Barnard Castle EastNA NA617 44507 45
EvenwoodNA NA468 49465 47
Burnopfield and DiptonNA NA451 51450 48
Barnard Castle WestNA NA480 48426 49
Chester-le-Street SouthNA NA429 52398 50
Chester-le-Street EastNA NA458 50386 53
LanchesterNA NA358 56395 51
BenfieldsideNA NA359 55394 52
SeahamNA NA383 53300 60
North LodgeNA NA368 54358 54
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

Shildon and Dene Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (77 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (57 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (82 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (65 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 456 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202625
December 202523
November 202529
October 202537
September 202557
August 202565
July 202554
June 202554
April 202535
March 202534
February 202518

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 785 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.42 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202653
January 202646
December 202568
November 202549
October 202569
September 202577
August 202582
July 202571
June 202563
April 202570
March 202570
February 202567

A total of 349 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202626
January 202632
December 202527
November 202536
October 202526
September 202534
August 202541
July 202539
June 202540
April 202520
March 202517
February 202511

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202614
December 20257
November 202510
October 202511
September 202511
August 20256
July 20259
June 202514
April 202510
March 202515
February 202512

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20267
December 202511
November 202516
October 202517
September 202510
August 20256
July 20256
June 20257
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202610
December 202512
November 202514
October 202515
September 202512
August 202515
July 202512
June 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 131 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202620
December 202512
November 20259
October 202514
September 202513
August 202513
July 202511
June 20259
April 202516
March 20259
February 20251

A total of 77 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 202610
December 20255
November 20259
October 20255
September 20259
August 20259
July 20259
June 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20268
December 20255
November 202512
October 20259
September 20253
August 202510
July 20257
June 20258
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20262
December 20253
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20256
June 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20259

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
October 20251
September 20251
July 20252
June 20251
March 20253

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251

High Crime Locations Shildon and Dene Valley in February 2026

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

1. Kilburn Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Walter Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
3. All Saints' Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chestnut Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Dalton Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Pine Tree Crescent (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Auckland Wynd (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Thomas Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Adelaide Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Magnolia Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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