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 April 2025 are around 172 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shildon and Dene Valley crime rate of 14.53 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (2.94% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
Shildon and Dene Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heslop Street with total crimes: 8
  • Eldon Bank with total crimes: 8
  • Royal George Close 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 April 2025 the Shildon and Dene Valley has recorded 172 crimes with crime rate of 14.53 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shildon and Dene Valley)CrimesRank (Shildon and Dene Valley)CrimesRank (Shildon and Dene Valley)
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
Peterlee West85 25984 311,042 23
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

Shildon and Dene Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 386 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202535
March 202534
February 202518
January 202530
December 202424
November 202435
October 202434
September 202415
August 202439
July 202438
June 202448
May 202436

A total of 361 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202520
March 202517
February 202511
January 202517
December 202435
November 202427
October 202429
September 202433
August 202436
July 202426
June 202468
May 202442

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

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 146 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202516
March 20259
February 20251
January 202513
December 202433
November 202422
October 20248
September 20245
August 20249
July 202413
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 160 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 202515
February 202512
January 20257
December 202411
November 202411
October 20246
September 202412
August 202415
July 202412
June 202434
May 202415

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 202411
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 202411
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 202411
July 202412
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 89 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 202414
May 202412

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
April 20252
March 20252
February 20259
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 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 2 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

High Crime Locations Shildon and Dene Valley in April 2025

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

1. Heslop Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Burglary1
2. Eldon Bank (Map)
Total8
Drugs2
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Royal George Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Adelaide Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Waterloo Terrace (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
6. Strand Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary4
7. Magnolia Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Firtree (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
9. Shildon (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Peppercorn Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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