WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Durham Constabulary Police

Crime in Consett South, County Durham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Consett South, localized within County Durham.

Total Crimes

42
trending_down -8.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

68.53per 1k
trending_up +10.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

5,492

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour18
Violence & Sexual Offences10
Shoplifting4
Criminal Damage & Arson4
Public Order2
Vehicle Crime1
Burglary1
Drug Offences1
Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Ponds Court Map
Shoplifting: 4Drugs: 1Public order: 1
7
On or near Consett Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6
6
On or near Duchy Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Thornfield Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Generation Place Map
Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Rutland Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Cleveland Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Evansleigh Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Fenwick Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Consett Road Map
Burglary: 1
1

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Local Rank

#19safest in County Durham

City Average

108.85per 1k

Local Policing

East Tynedale

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Local Priorities

Scooter and motorcycle disorder. Areas such as Wagonway Wylam, Prudhoe and those used in urban high pedestrian areas.

Issued: 27 May 2026

Status Update

Re-contact victims of ASB to gather further intelligence. Identify hotspot areas to patrol. Use offender-focused approach, supported by media updates, increased community intelligence, CCTV enquiries, and both visible and covert patrols in hotspot areas. We also have a day of action planned around ASB week of action, utilising the drone and uplifting vehicles under Road Traffic Act legislation.

Actioned: 22 Jul 2026

Shoplifting, in particular those on retail premises Prudhoe, local Co-ops in the area, Wylam, Corbridge, Prudhoe and independent stores impacted.

Issued: 27 May 2026

Status Update

We’re engaging closely with stores while increasing patrols and visibility in town centres. Positive action is being taken against offenders, including arrests, remands where appropriate, and seeking Criminal Behaviour Orders on charge. Some plain clothes operations are also taking place. Crime prevention advisors also on hand to give stores advice on how to protect their staff and stock.

Actioned: 31 Jul 2026

Anti-social behaviour in park areas. Including damage to trees and parkland, climbing on buildings, criminal damage, graffiti, and verbal abuse to residents and community.

Issued: 13 Apr 2026

Status Update

Visible patrols, dispersal notices if required, use of PSPO powers, engagement with schools and other partner agencies to identify, educate and deter. Enforcement action and Youth Justice Services where needed.

Actioned: 22 Jul 2026

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JUL14

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2:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Wylam Library

JUL28

Let's chat: policing in the Tyne Valley

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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Stocksfield Cricket Club

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