Crime in Consett North: statistics, rates and trends

637 crimes were recorded in Consett North in the 12 months to July 2026, 112.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 234 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Consett North has the 968th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Consett North was highest in the year to July 2018 (923 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (582). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Consett North 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 anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, other theft.

The largest increases were in other theft (+40%) and shoplifting (+27%). The largest falls were in public order (-12%).

Violence and sexual offences in Consett North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Consett North recorded 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 36.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Consett North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Consett North recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 18.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Consett North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Consett North recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Consett North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Consett North recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Consett North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Consett North recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Consett North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Consett North recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Consett North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Consett North recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Consett North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Consett North recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Consett North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Consett North recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Consett North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Consett North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Consett North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Consett North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Consett North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Consett North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Consett North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Consett North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Consett North

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Consett North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Consett North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Consett North.

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 Consett North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Consett North 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.

Consett North has an estimated population of 5,686. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Consett North sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Consett North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.