Crime in Belmont, County Durham: statistics, rates and trends
1,274 crimes were recorded in Belmont, County Durham in the 12 months to August 2026, 116.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Belmont, County Durham at a glance
- Crime trends in Belmont, County Durham
- Types of crime in Belmont, County Durham
- Belmont, County Durham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Belmont, County Durham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Belmont, County Durham
- Demographics of Belmont, County Durham
- Questions about crime in Belmont, County Durham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (316), shoplifting (261) and anti-social behaviour (226) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 895th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Belmont, County Durham | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,274 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.0 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 10,981 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Belmont, County Durham peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,371 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,050). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,274 | 116.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,095 | 99.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,242 | 113.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,319 | 120.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,371 | 124.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,050 | 95.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,120 | 102.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,243 | 113.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,335 | 121.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 83 |
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 111 |
| May 2026 | 107 |
| April 2026 | 104 |
| March 2026 | 103 |
| February 2026 | 94 |
| January 2026 | 76 |
| December 2025 | 111 |
| November 2025 | 165 |
| October 2025 | 121 |
| September 2025 | 104 |
Compared with England and Wales, Belmont, County Durham recorded notably more shoplifting (2.8 times the national rate), burglary (67% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (34% above the national rate). On the year before, other theft rose from 66 to 94 and shoplifting rose from 186 to 261.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 316 | 28.8 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 261 | 23.8 | 8.5 | +40% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 226 | 20.6 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 8.7 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 94 | 8.6 | 6.4 | +42% |
| Public order | 78 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Burglary | 65 | 5.9 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 5.0 | 5.0 | +31% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.8 | 3.3 | +24% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.6 | 2.1 | +26% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Belmont, County Durham; the highest is Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe (168.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Framwellgate & Newton Hall (74.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Belmont, County Durham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittington & Sherburn | 385 | 80.2 | -31% |
| Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe | 3,114 | 168.8 | +45% |
| Framwellgate & Newton Hall | 1,061 | 74.9 | -35% |
| Neville's Cross | 1,019 | 90.9 | -22% |
| Lumley & West Rainton | 820 | 82.1 | -29% |
| Sacriston & Witton Gilbert | 1,125 | 105.8 | -9% |
| Bowburn & Coxhoe | 1,483 | 95.0 | -18% |
| Brandon | 1,342 | 110.4 | -5% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Belmont, County Durham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Front Street” (139).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Front Street | 139 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 74 |
| On or near Dragon Lane | 65 |
| On or near Supermarket | 58 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 52 |
| On or near Bevan Grove | 50 |
| On or near Alma Place | 47 |
| On or near Eden Terrace | 39 |
| On or near Lantern Court | 39 |
| On or near Musgrave Gardens | 31 |
Of the 1,048 crimes in Belmont, County Durham with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 226 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 431 | 41.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 294 | 28.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 79 | 7.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 43 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 6 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Belmont, County Durham has an estimated population of 10,981 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (32%, against 22%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and more students (10.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Belmont, County Durham average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Belmont, County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Belmont, County Durham a safe place to live?
Belmont, County Durham recorded 116.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 895th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Belmont, County Durham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 316 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (261).
Is crime in Belmont, County Durham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Belmont, County Durham was up 16% on the year before: 1,274 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,095 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Belmont, County Durham?
About 10,981 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Belmont, County Durham?
Belmont, County Durham is policed by Durham.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.