Crime in Blackhalls & Hesledens: statistics, rates and trends
703 crimes were recorded in Blackhalls & Hesledens in the 12 months to July 2026, 143.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Blackhalls & Hesledens at a glance
- Crime trends in Blackhalls & Hesledens
- Types of crime in Blackhalls & Hesledens
- Blackhalls & Hesledens compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Blackhalls & Hesledens
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blackhalls & Hesledens
- Population and deprivation in Blackhalls & Hesledens
- Questions about crime in Blackhalls & Hesledens
- About this data
703 crimes were recorded in Blackhalls & Hesledens in the 12 months to July 2026, 143.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 293 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Blackhalls & Hesledens has the 496th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Blackhalls & Hesledens | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 703 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 143.0 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 4,916 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Blackhalls & Hesledens was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,100 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (681). Over the whole period it fell 24%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 703 | 143.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 681 | 138.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 752 | 153.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 923 | 187.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 871 | 177.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 960 | 195.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 911 | 185.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,100 | 223.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 923 | 187.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 75 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
| August 2025 | 84 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Blackhalls & Hesledens over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+20%) and violence and sexual offences (+18%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-53%) and burglary (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 293 | 59.6 | 1.74 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 19.9 | 1.30 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 15.3 | 2.25 | +14% |
| Public order | 47 | 9.6 | 1.44 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 8.3 | 1.01 | -53% |
| Other theft | 38 | 7.7 | 1.21 | -19% |
| Other crime | 30 | 6.1 | 2.89 | +58% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 5.5 | 1.12 | +8% |
| Burglary | 21 | 4.3 | 1.21 | -46% |
| Drugs | 16 | 3.3 | 1.00 | +14% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.6 | 1.20 | +300% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.4 | 1.47 | +133% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Blackhalls & Hesledens
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Blackhalls & Hesledens recorded 293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (59.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 41.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Blackhalls & Hesledens
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Blackhalls & Hesledens recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Blackhalls & Hesledens
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Blackhalls & Hesledens recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Blackhalls & Hesledens
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Blackhalls & Hesledens recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Blackhalls & Hesledens
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Blackhalls & Hesledens recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Blackhalls & Hesledens
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Blackhalls & Hesledens recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Blackhalls & Hesledens
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Blackhalls & Hesledens recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Blackhalls & Hesledens
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Blackhalls & Hesledens recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Blackhalls & Hesledens
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Blackhalls & Hesledens recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Blackhalls & Hesledens
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Blackhalls & Hesledens recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Blackhalls & Hesledens
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Blackhalls & Hesledens recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Blackhalls & Hesledens
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Blackhalls & Hesledens recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Blackhalls & Hesledens
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Blackhalls & Hesledens recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Blackhalls & Hesledens, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Blackhalls & Hesledens.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blackhalls & Hesledens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horden & Dene House | 2,293 | 206.7 | +45% |
| Castle Eden & Passfield | 556 | 86.9 | -39% |
| Peterlee | 1,712 | 133.4 | -7% |
| Easington & Shotton | 2,376 | 137.4 | -4% |
| Trimdon & Wingate | 1,490 | 124.8 | -13% |
| Thornley & Wheatley Hill | 898 | 152.9 | +7% |
| Murton | 1,727 | 158.8 | +11% |
| Dalton & Dawdon | 1,340 | 122.1 | -15% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Blackhalls & Hesledens over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 93 |
| On or near A1086 | 41 |
| On or near Fillpoke Lane | 39 |
| On or near Second Street | 29 |
| On or near Eighth Street | 28 |
| On or near Ninth Street | 26 |
| On or near Hart Crescent | 26 |
| On or near Middle Street | 25 |
| On or near Third Street | 24 |
| On or near Hardwick Street | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Blackhalls & Hesledens over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 293 | 41.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 148 | 21.1% |
| Not recorded | 98 | 13.9% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 10.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
Blackhalls & Hesledens has an estimated population of 4,916. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Blackhalls & Hesledens sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Blackhalls & Hesledens |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.4% |
| Social rented homes | 18.7% |
| Private rented homes | 20.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.9% |
Is Blackhalls & Hesledens a safe place to live?
Blackhalls & Hesledens recorded 143.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Blackhalls & Hesledens?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (98).
Is crime in Blackhalls & Hesledens going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blackhalls & Hesledens was up 3% on the year before: 703 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 681 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Blackhalls & Hesledens?
Blackhalls & Hesledens is policed by Durham. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Blackhalls & Hesledens. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.