Crime in Consett South: statistics, rates and trends
419 crimes were recorded in Consett South in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Consett South at a glance
- Crime trends in Consett South
- Types of crime in Consett South
- Consett South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Consett South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Consett South
- Demographics of Consett South
- Questions about crime in Consett South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (181), anti-social behaviour (106) and criminal damage and arson (48) made up 80% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,134th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Consett South | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 419 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.3 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 5,794 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Consett South of any year here (419 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 41%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 419 | 72.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 475 | 82.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 514 | 88.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 534 | 92.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 622 | 107.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 724 | 125.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 759 | 131.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 577 | 99.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 708 | 122.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| July 2026 | 47 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 146 to 181, while anti-social behaviour fell from 179 to 106.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 181 | 31.2 | 34.2 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 18.3 | 15.4 | -41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 8.3 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Consett South; the highest is Stanley, County Durham (182.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Lanchester & Burnhope (54.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Consett South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delves Lane | 1,327 | 128.9 | +78% |
| Benfieldside | 586 | 59.9 | -17% |
| Consett North | 660 | 116.1 | +61% |
| Derwent & Pont Valley | 1,068 | 60.6 | -16% |
| Lanchester & Burnhope | 328 | 54.4 | -25% |
| Annfield Plain & Tanfield | 1,148 | 108.3 | +50% |
| Craghead & South Moor | 1,709 | 132.6 | +83% |
| Stanley | 1,872 | 182.0 | +152% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Consett South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Consett Road” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Consett Road | 44 |
| On or near York Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Thornfield Road | 21 |
| On or near Rutland Road | 17 |
| On or near Alnwick Mews | 16 |
| On or near Holly Gardens | 16 |
| On or near Norfolk Road | 16 |
| On or near Evansleigh Road | 13 |
| On or near Derby Drive | 11 |
| On or near Priestman Avenue | 11 |
Of the 313 crimes in Consett South with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 106 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 146 | 46.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 81 | 25.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Consett South has an estimated population of 5,794 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.6%, against 7.9%), more social housing (22%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Consett South average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Consett South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Consett South a safe place to live?
Consett South recorded 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,134th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Consett South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 181 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (106).
Is crime in Consett South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Consett South was down 12% on the year before: 419 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 475 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Consett South?
About 5,794 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Consett South?
Consett South 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.