Crime Rate in Trimdon and Thornley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Trimdon and Thornley

The total recorded crimes in Trimdon and Thornley, County Durham, UK in July 2025 are around 158 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Trimdon and Thornley crime rate of 33.02 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 Trimdon and Thornley, encompassing approximately 4,784 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
Trimdon and Thornley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quetlaw Road with total crimes: 12
  • Shakespeare Street with total crimes: 9
  • Passfield Square with total crimes: 8

How safe is Trimdon and Thornley?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Trimdon and Thornley reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,534 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Trimdon and Thornley witnessed more crimes than 53 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Trimdon and Thornley experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,371 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Trimdon and Thornley witnessed more crimes than 52 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Trimdon and Thornley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Trimdon and Thornley has recorded 158 crimes with crime rate of 33.02 ranking 4th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Trimdon and Thornley crimes were 1,534. The crime rate of Trimdon and Thornley in 2024 was 320.61 (year) or 26.72 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Trimdon and Thornley were around 1,371 crimes with yearly crime rate of 286.54 (year) or 23.88 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Trimdon and Thornley)CrimesRank (Trimdon and Thornley)CrimesRank (Trimdon and Thornley)
Shildon and Dene Valley229 12,263 22,356 1
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
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

Trimdon and Thornley 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 54 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20257
December 20243
November 20249
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202523
April 202520
March 202524
February 202529
January 202519
December 202418
November 202419
October 202418
September 202420
August 202418

A total of 272 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202526
April 202518
March 202521
February 202526
January 202529
December 202423
November 202428
October 202418
September 202422
August 202434

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 202517
December 20245
November 20246
October 20241
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
March 20254
February 20259
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
April 20254
March 202510
February 20259
January 20259
December 20249
November 202428
October 202410
September 20247
August 202420

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 447 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202550
April 202539
March 202541
February 202535
January 202529
December 202444
November 202452
October 202438
September 202430
August 202435

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20253
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Trimdon and Thornley in July 2025

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

1. Quetlaw Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shakespeare Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Passfield Square (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary2
Public order1
4. Byron Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Albert Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Laburnum Square (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Ashwood Grange (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
8. Rodwell Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order2
10. Percy Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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