Crime in Consett South: statistics, rates and trends
433 crimes were recorded in Consett South in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Consett South
- Questions about crime in Consett South
- About this data
433 crimes were recorded in Consett South in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 175 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Consett South has the 2,037th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Consett South | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 433 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.7 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 5,794 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Consett South was highest in the year to July 2018 (754 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (433). Over the whole period it fell 43%, 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 | 433 | 74.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 473 | 81.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 509 | 87.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 555 | 95.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 630 | 108.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 732 | 126.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 745 | 128.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 568 | 98.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 754 | 130.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Consett South 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.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+45%) and violence and sexual offences (+21%). The largest falls were in public order (-51%) and burglary (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 175 | 30.2 | 0.88 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 19.7 | 1.28 | -37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 9.5 | 1.40 | +45% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.3 | 0.51 | +27% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.9 | 0.44 | -51% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.6 | 0.53 | +15% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.4 | 1.14 | +75% |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -45% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 0.26 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.36 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.26 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 0.04 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Consett South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Consett South recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 40.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Consett South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Consett South recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 26.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Consett South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Consett South recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Consett South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Consett South recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Consett South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Consett South recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Consett South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Consett South recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Consett South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Consett South recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Consett South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Consett South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Consett South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Consett South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Consett South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Consett South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Consett South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Consett South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Consett South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Consett South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Consett South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Consett South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, 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 South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Consett South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Consett South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delves Lane | 1,261 | 122.5 | +64% |
| Benfieldside | 553 | 56.5 | -24% |
| Consett North | 637 | 112.0 | +50% |
| Derwent & Pont Valley | 1,068 | 60.6 | -19% |
| Lanchester & Burnhope | 323 | 53.6 | -28% |
| Annfield Plain & Tanfield | 1,139 | 107.4 | +44% |
| Craghead & South Moor | 1,691 | 131.2 | +76% |
| Stanley | 1,869 | 181.7 | +143% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Consett Road | 43 |
| On or near York Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Rutland Road | 21 |
| On or near Thornfield Road | 20 |
| On or near Norfolk Road | 18 |
| On or near Alnwick Mews | 16 |
| On or near Holly Gardens | 16 |
| On or near Evansleigh Road | 13 |
| On or near Derby Drive | 12 |
| On or near Priestman Avenue | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Consett South 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 | 145 | 33.5% |
| Not recorded | 114 | 26.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 90 | 20.8% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 9.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Consett South has an estimated population of 5,794. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Consett South sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Consett South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.6% |
| Social rented homes | 22.0% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is Consett South a safe place to live?
Consett South recorded 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Consett South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (114).
Is crime in Consett South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Consett South was down 8% on the year before: 433 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 473 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Consett South?
Consett South 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 Consett South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.