Crime Rate in Weardale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weardale

The total recorded crimes in Weardale, County Durham, UK in February 2026 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weardale crime rate of 34.18 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 Weardale, encompassing approximately 790 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Weardale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Western Hill with total crimes: 2
  • B6278 with total crimes: 2

How safe is Weardale?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Weardale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the County Durham average, with 340 crimes compared to 971.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Weardale recorded fewer crimes than 56 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Weardale had fewer crimes than the County Durham average, with 324 crimes compared to 889. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Weardale recorded fewer crimes than 57 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in County Durham, Weardale has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Weardale Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Weardale crimes were 340. The crime rate of Weardale in 2024 was 430.38 (year) or 35.86 (month) ranking it 57 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weardale were around 324 crimes with yearly crime rate of 410.13 (year) or 34.18 (month) ranking 58 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Weardale)CrimesRank (Weardale)CrimesRank (Weardale)
Shildon and Dene ValleyNA NA2,263 22,356 1
Elvet and GilesgateNA NA2,579 11,923 2
BelmontNA NA1,867 31,910 3
Peterlee EastNA NA1,703 71,897 4
Bishop Auckland TownNA NA1,862 41,494 6
FerryhillNA NA1,781 51,700 5
West AucklandNA NA1,710 6959 29
Aycliffe EastNA NA1,570 81,443 7
CrookNA NA1,542 91,441 8
Chester-le-Street West CentralNA NA1,423 111,439 9
CoxhoeNA NA1,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and ThornleyNA NA1,534 101,371 11
Craghead and South MoorNA NA1,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse CloseNA NA1,402 121,186 15
EasingtonNA NA1,329 151,264 13
MurtonNA NA1,362 131,154 17
StanleyNA NA1,090 281,239 14
TanfieldNA NA1,165 221,183 16
HordenNA NA1,274 161,139 18
SpennymoorNA NA1,255 17938 30
Willington and HunwickNA NA1,230 181,056 20
DawdonNA NA1,005 291,093 19
DeernessNA NA1,206 19867 34
Aycliffe WestNA NA1,205 201,046 22
BlackhallsNA NA1,144 241,053 21
TudhoeNA NA1,195 211,036 24
Peterlee WestNA NA984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and MiddridgeNA NA1,158 23986 28
PeltonNA NA1,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton HallNA NA985 301,008 26
Shotton and South HettonNA NA1,120 26933 32
BrandonNA NA965 331,007 27
Delves LaneNA NA974 32936 31
Annfield PlainNA NA913 35928 33
Neville's CrossNA NA932 34550 42
SherburnNA NA782 39857 35
SedgefieldNA NA620 43744 36
Leadgate and MedomsleyNA NA864 36708 38
Consett NorthNA NA791 37741 37
ChiltonNA NA785 38472 46
SacristonNA NA717 40635 39
Esh and Witton GilbertNA NA642 41601 40
CoundonNA NA546 47550 41
Consett SouthNA NA626 42344 56
DenesideNA NA612 45539 43
LumleyNA NA551 46509 44
Barnard Castle EastNA NA617 44507 45
EvenwoodNA NA468 49465 47
Burnopfield and DiptonNA NA451 51450 48
Barnard Castle WestNA NA480 48426 49
Chester-le-Street SouthNA NA429 52398 50
Chester-le-Street EastNA NA458 50386 53
LanchesterNA NA358 56395 51
BenfieldsideNA NA359 55394 52
SeahamNA NA383 53300 60
North LodgeNA NA368 54358 54
Tow LawNA NA308 60351 55
PassfieldNA NA307 61342 57
WingateNA NA334 58318 59
Bishop Middleham and CornforthNA NA331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street NorthNA NA190 62203 62
Durham SouthNA NA124 63101 63

Weardale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20253
November 20254
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20268
December 20259
November 202523
October 202511
September 202518
August 20254
July 202512
June 20259
April 202519
March 202516
February 202511

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20254
September 20258
August 20257
July 202510
June 20257
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20253
November 20254
October 20256
September 20255
August 20252
July 20254
June 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
July 20253
June 20252
March 20253

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20261
December 20257
November 20254
October 20254
September 20258
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
April 20255
March 20255

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
October 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20253

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20253
October 20254
September 20254
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20253
September 20252
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251

High Crime Locations Weardale in February 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Burglary1
2. Western Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. B6278 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. School Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. St James Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Market Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Crawleyside Bank (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Stockley Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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