Crime Rate in Tanfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tanfield

The total recorded crimes in Tanfield, County Durham, UK in April 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tanfield crime rate of 13.83 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 Tanfield, encompassing approximately 8,312 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-26.47% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
Tanfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanley Bus Station with total crimes: 25
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Woodland View with total crimes: 7

How safe is Tanfield?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Tanfield reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,165 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Tanfield witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Tanfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,183 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Tanfield witnessed more crimes than 47 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tanfield Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Tanfield has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 13.83 ranking 13th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Tanfield crimes were 1,165. The crime rate of Tanfield in 2024 was 140.14 (year) or 11.68 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tanfield were around 1,183 crimes with yearly crime rate of 142.31 (year) or 11.86 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tanfield)CrimesRank (Tanfield)CrimesRank (Tanfield)
Shildon and Dene Valley172 12,263 22,356 1
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
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

Tanfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 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 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 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 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 420 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202544
March 202538
February 202534
January 202521
December 202423
November 202422
October 202438
September 202441
August 202422
July 202431
June 202474
May 202432

A total of 271 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202525
March 202534
February 202525
January 202520
December 202416
November 202418
October 202425
September 202410
August 202412
July 202424
June 202450
May 202412

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 202513
February 20257
January 202513
December 202410
November 202410
October 202415
September 202411
August 20248
July 202412
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 202510
February 20256
January 20259
December 202411
November 202410
October 20245
September 20249
August 20247
July 202410
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 202410

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20245
May 20242

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 177 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202518
March 202513
February 202514
January 20257
December 202413
November 20245
October 202421
September 202417
August 202412
July 202412
June 202436
May 20249

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Tanfield in April 2025

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

1. Stanley Bus Station (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Woodland View (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Good Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Front Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Beamish Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Ritson Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Good Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Hillside Gardens (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1

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