Crime Rate in Tudhoe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tudhoe

The total recorded crimes in Tudhoe, County Durham, UK in July 2025 are around 127 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tudhoe crime rate of 8.96 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (16.28% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-20.69% decrease)
Tudhoe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadowfield Avenue with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • The Woodlands with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Tudhoe has recorded 127 crimes with crime rate of 8.96 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tudhoe)CrimesRank (Tudhoe)CrimesRank (Tudhoe)
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
Trimdon and Thornley158 41,534 101,371 11
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
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

Tudhoe 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 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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 474 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202543
April 202545
March 202566
February 202549
January 202548
December 202445
November 202431
October 202428
September 202433
August 202436

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20248
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 228 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202525
April 202519
March 202528
February 202518
January 202514
December 202437
November 202428
October 202416
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
April 20257
March 20255
February 202512
January 202511
December 20248
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
April 20251
March 202511
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
August 20243

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
April 202512
March 20256
February 202510
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 20248
September 20243
August 202412

A total of 233 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202529
April 202523
March 202526
February 202523
January 202515
December 202427
November 202412
October 202417
September 202416
August 202422

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Tudhoe in July 2025

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

1. Meadowfield Avenue (Map)
Total22
Criminal damage and arson7
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs4
Other crime3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. The Woodlands (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Catherine Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Front Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
6. Mayfields (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Thomas Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Lakeside Court (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Cheapside (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bishop'S Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1

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