Crime Rate in Tudhoe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tudhoe

The total recorded crimes in Tudhoe, County Durham, UK in January 2026 are around 138 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tudhoe crime rate of 9.74 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 Tudhoe, encompassing approximately 14,171 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (25.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
Tudhoe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadowfield Avenue with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Cheapside with total crimes: 7

How safe is Tudhoe?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Tudhoe reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,195 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Tudhoe witnessed more crimes than 42 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Tudhoe experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,036 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Tudhoe witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tudhoe Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Tudhoe has recorded 138 crimes with crime rate of 9.74 ranking 7th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Tudhoe crimes were 1,195. The crime rate of Tudhoe in 2024 was 84.32 (year) or 7.03 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tudhoe were around 1,036 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.10 (year) or 6.09 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Tudhoe)CrimesRank (Tudhoe)CrimesRank (Tudhoe)
Shildon and Dene Valley181 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate153 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont140 61,867 31,910 3
Woodhouse Close150 31,402 121,186 15
Peterlee East126 91,703 71,897 4
Bishop Auckland Town147 41,862 41,494 6
Ferryhill117 121,781 51,700 5
Trimdon and Thornley141 51,534 101,371 11
West Auckland121 101,710 6959 29
Aycliffe East118 111,570 81,443 7
Crook79 251,542 91,441 8
Horden130 81,274 161,139 18
Chester-le-Street West Central86 191,423 111,439 9
Coxhoe82 221,362 141,422 10
Craghead and South Moor70 331,102 271,265 12
Easington88 181,329 151,264 13
Murton100 141,362 131,154 17
Deerness105 131,206 19867 34
Stanley75 301,090 281,239 14
Dawdon100 151,005 291,093 19
Tanfield90 171,165 221,183 16
Willington and Hunwick91 161,230 181,056 20
Spennymoor77 271,255 17938 30
Aycliffe West72 311,205 201,046 22
Delves Lane84 20974 32936 31
Blackhalls71 321,144 241,053 21
Framwellgate and Newton Hall83 21985 301,008 26
Peterlee West80 23984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge67 371,158 23986 28
Brandon80 24965 331,007 27
Pelton79 261,138 251,022 25
Shotton and South Hetton75 281,120 26933 32
Deneside75 29612 45539 43
Annfield Plain56 39913 35928 33
Neville's Cross68 35932 34550 42
Leadgate and Medomsley70 34864 36708 38
Sherburn52 42782 39857 35
Sedgefield38 52620 43744 36
Sacriston68 36717 40635 39
Consett North53 41791 37741 37
Chilton56 40785 38472 46
Evenwood61 38468 49465 47
Esh and Witton Gilbert52 43642 41601 40
Coundon19 58546 47550 41
Consett South27 57626 42344 56
Lumley47 44551 46509 44
Barnard Castle East45 45617 44507 45
Wingate43 46334 58318 59
Tow Law40 47308 60351 55
Burnopfield and Dipton18 59451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West40 48480 48426 49
Seaham40 49383 53300 60
Chester-le-Street South36 53429 52398 50
Chester-le-Street East27 56458 50386 53
Lanchester38 50358 56395 51
North Lodge38 51368 54358 54
Benfieldside28 55359 55394 52
Passfield28 54307 61342 57
Weardale18 60340 57324 58
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth16 61331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street North6 63190 62203 62
Durham South7 62124 63101 63

Tudhoe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 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 (44 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 301 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.36 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202619
December 202525
November 202516
October 202532
September 202537
August 202548
July 202523
June 202529
April 202523
March 202526
February 202523

A total of 218 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 202527
November 202516
October 202523
September 20255
August 202518
July 202524
June 202525
April 202519
March 202528
February 202518

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20257
November 202512
October 20259
September 20254
August 20259
July 20256
June 20258
April 20257
March 20255
February 202512

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20257
November 20257
October 20255
September 20251
August 20255
July 20257
June 20255
April 20251
March 202511
February 20254

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20257
November 20258
October 202518
September 20257
August 202511
July 20257
June 20259
April 202512
March 20256
February 202510

A total of 535 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202659
December 202547
November 202544
October 202562
September 202545
August 202525
July 202550
June 202543
April 202545
March 202566
February 202549

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20253
November 20258
October 20253
September 202510
August 20255
July 20252
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 202511
November 20255
October 20258
September 20256
August 20256
July 20254
June 202510
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20253
July 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
April 20251

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20252
August 20251
June 20252
March 20252

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
June 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Tudhoe in January 2026

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

1. Meadowfield Avenue (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cheapside (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Bishop'S Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Thomas Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Mount Pleasant Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Fenwick Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Oval Park (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. St David'S Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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