WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Durham Constabulary Police

Weardale Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Weardale, localized within county durham.

Total Crimes

29
trending_up +7.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

34.27per 1k
trending_down -2.8% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

7,827

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences9
Anti-social Behaviour8
Other Crime3
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Burglary3
Vehicle Crime2
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Parking Area Map
Burglary: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2
4
On or near A689 Map
Other crime: 1Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Ferndale Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Centenary Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Western Hill Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Waskerley Place Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Gordon Terrace Map
Other crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Ward Terrace Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Possession of weapons: 1
2
On or near Parking Area Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Graham Street Map
Other crime: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within county durham district.

Local Rank

#1safest in county durham

National Safety

Top 21%Safest

City Average

98.2per 1k

Local Policing

West Tynedale

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Local Priorities

Anti-social behaviour in park areas, including littering, bin fires and criminal damage

Issued: 13 Apr 2026

Status Update

Increased patrols, partnership work with local counsellors, schools and fire service. Educational inputs, identification of culprits, Youth Justice Services, letters and behaviour contracts.

Actioned: 22 Jul 2026

Rural theft of vehicles, machinery, quadbikes in farm locations

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

Supporting farms, rural communities, and industrial estates through crime-prevention advice and a visible policing presence, including regular engagement at Hexham Mart.

Actioned: 22 Apr 2026

Shoplifting

Issued: 30 Jan 2026

Status Update

We’re engaging with stores and increasing patrols and visibility in town centres. Positive action is being taken, including arrests, consideration of remands, and pursuing Criminal Behaviour Orders on charge.

Actioned: 1 Apr 2026

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JUN27

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schedule

2:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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The Bridge, Library and community hub, Haydon Bridge

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Drop In Session

Meeting

Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.

schedule

2:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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The Bridge, Library & Community Hub, Haydon Bridge

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