Crime in Blackhalls & Hesledens: statistics, rates and trends
671 crimes were recorded in Blackhalls & Hesledens in the 12 months to August 2026, 136.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Blackhalls & Hesledens
- Questions about crime in Blackhalls & Hesledens
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (276), anti-social behaviour (100) and criminal damage and arson (76) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 583rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Blackhalls & Hesledens | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 671 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 136.5 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 4,916 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Blackhalls & Hesledens of any year here (671 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 671 | 136.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 694 | 141.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 729 | 148.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 904 | 183.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 919 | 186.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 926 | 188.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 913 | 185.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,091 | 221.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 931 | 189.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Blackhalls & Hesledens recorded notably more other crime (2.7 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.3 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (64% above the national rate). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 61 to 76 and other crime rose from 23 to 28, while shoplifting fell from 87 to 34 and other theft fell from 48 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 276 | 56.1 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 20.3 | 15.4 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 15.5 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Public order | 45 | 9.2 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Other theft | 37 | 7.5 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 6.9 | 8.5 | -61% |
| Other crime | 28 | 5.7 | 2.1 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 5.3 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Burglary | 19 | 3.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 3.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Blackhalls & Hesledens; the highest is Horden & Dene House (210.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Castle Eden & Passfield (89.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blackhalls & Hesledens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horden & Dene House | 2,332 | 210.3 | +54% |
| Castle Eden & Passfield | 572 | 89.4 | -35% |
| Peterlee | 1,753 | 136.6 | 0% |
| Easington & Shotton | 2,469 | 142.8 | +5% |
| Trimdon & Wingate | 1,505 | 126.0 | -8% |
| Thornley & Wheatley Hill | 893 | 152.0 | +11% |
| Murton | 1,761 | 161.9 | +19% |
| Dalton & Dawdon | 1,328 | 121.0 | -11% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Blackhalls & Hesledens over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (88).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 88 |
| On or near A1086 | 39 |
| On or near Fillpoke Lane | 31 |
| On or near Eighth Street | 29 |
| On or near Second Street | 29 |
| On or near Shaftesbury Road | 25 |
| On or near Middle Street | 24 |
| On or near Hart Crescent | 23 |
| On or near Ninth Street | 23 |
| On or near Third Street | 23 |
Of the 571 crimes in Blackhalls & Hesledens with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 100 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 271 | 47.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 142 | 24.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Blackhalls & Hesledens has an estimated population of 4,916 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Blackhalls & Hesledens average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Blackhalls & Hesledens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 43.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Blackhalls & Hesledens a safe place to live?
Blackhalls & Hesledens recorded 136.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 583rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Blackhalls & Hesledens?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 276 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (100).
Is crime in Blackhalls & Hesledens going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blackhalls & Hesledens was down 3% on the year before: 671 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 694 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Blackhalls & Hesledens?
About 4,916 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Blackhalls & Hesledens?
Blackhalls & Hesledens 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.