Crime Rate in Willington and Hunwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Willington and Hunwick

The total recorded crimes in Willington and Hunwick, County Durham, UK in January 2026 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Willington and Hunwick crime rate of 14.56 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 Willington and Hunwick, encompassing approximately 6,249 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (13.51% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
Willington and Hunwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 14
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Hepworth Lane with total crimes: 6

How safe is Willington and Hunwick?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Willington and Hunwick reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,230 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Willington and Hunwick witnessed more crimes than 45 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Willington and Hunwick experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,056 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Willington and Hunwick witnessed more crimes than 43 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Willington and Hunwick Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Willington and Hunwick has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 14.56 ranking 16th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Willington and Hunwick crimes were 1,230. The crime rate of Willington and Hunwick in 2024 was 196.83 (year) or 16.40 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Willington and Hunwick were around 1,056 crimes with yearly crime rate of 168.99 (year) or 14.08 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Willington and Hunwick)CrimesRank (Willington and Hunwick)CrimesRank (Willington and Hunwick)
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
Tudhoe138 71,195 211,036 24
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
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

Willington and Hunwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

July 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 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202511
November 20258
October 20255
September 202511
August 20258
July 202513
June 202511
April 20258
March 202513
February 20254

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.91 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202618
December 202519
November 202512
October 202515
September 202524
August 202532
July 202522
June 202516
April 202529
March 202513
February 202519

A total of 350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.82 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202642
December 202537
November 202536
October 202525
September 202528
August 202533
July 202535
June 202528
April 202536
March 202525
February 202525

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20254
October 20253
September 20255
August 20254
July 20255
June 20258
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20252
November 20252
September 20254
July 20251
June 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 202510
November 202518
October 20252
September 20256
August 202512
July 20255
June 20252
April 20252

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20253
November 20251
October 20255
September 20252
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20253
November 20255
October 20253
September 20253
August 20254
July 20256
June 20253
April 20256
March 20257
February 20252

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20256
November 20253
September 20255
August 20252
July 20255
June 20253
April 20254
March 20252

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

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251

A total of 1 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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
April 20255
March 20251

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
April 20254
March 20253

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251

High Crime Locations Willington and Hunwick in January 2026

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

1. Commercial Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Hepworth Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Canterbury Crescent (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. High Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Bridge End (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lewthwaite Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Dovedale Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Rockingham Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Ash Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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