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 March 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Trimdon and Thornley crime rate of 23.83 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 Trimdon and Thornley, encompassing approximately 4,784 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (17.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
Trimdon and Thornley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quilstyle Road with total crimes: 10
  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • North Moor Avenue with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Trimdon and Thornley has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 23.83 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)
Shildon and Dene Valley169 32,263 22,356 1
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
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

Trimdon and Thornley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 520 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202535
January 202529
December 202444
November 202452
October 202438
September 202430
August 202435
July 202437
June 2024106
May 202444
April 202429

A total of 242 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202529
January 202519
December 202418
November 202419
October 202418
September 202420
August 202418
July 202410
June 202434
May 202417
April 202416

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 202517
December 20245
November 20246
October 20241
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 202414
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20259
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 200 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 20259
December 20249
November 202428
October 202410
September 20247
August 202420
July 202416
June 202426
May 202432
April 202424

A total of 327 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202526
January 202529
December 202423
November 202428
October 202418
September 202422
August 202434
July 202422
June 202444
May 202427
April 202433

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242
July 20249
June 202420
May 20249
April 20249

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20257
December 20243
November 20249
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 202414
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
July 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

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
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

High Crime Locations Trimdon and Thornley in March 2025

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

1. Quilstyle Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. High Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. North Moor Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Laburnum Square (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wingate Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime1
6. Quetlaw Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
8. Moor View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Passfield Square (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1

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