Crime in Craghead & South Moor: statistics, rates and trends
1,691 crimes were recorded in Craghead & South Moor in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Craghead & South Moor at a glance
- Crime trends in Craghead & South Moor
- Types of crime in Craghead & South Moor
- Craghead & South Moor compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Craghead & South Moor
- What happened after crimes were reported in Craghead & South Moor
- Population and deprivation in Craghead & South Moor
- Questions about crime in Craghead & South Moor
- About this data
1,691 crimes were recorded in Craghead & South Moor in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 697 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Craghead & South Moor has the 662nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Craghead & South Moor | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,691 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.2 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 12,892 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Craghead & South Moor was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,021 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,507). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 1,691 | 131.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,507 | 116.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,742 | 135.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,934 | 150.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,770 | 137.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,873 | 145.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,021 | 156.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,787 | 138.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,698 | 131.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 160 |
| June 2026 | 164 |
| May 2026 | 187 |
| April 2026 | 143 |
| March 2026 | 113 |
| February 2026 | 116 |
| January 2026 | 103 |
| December 2025 | 139 |
| November 2025 | 154 |
| October 2025 | 150 |
| September 2025 | 127 |
| August 2025 | 135 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Craghead & South Moor 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, criminal damage and arson, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+114%) and vehicle crime (+45%). The largest falls were in drugs (-43%) and anti-social behaviour (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 697 | 54.1 | 1.58 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 260 | 20.2 | 2.97 | +40% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 259 | 20.1 | 1.31 | -15% |
| Public order | 115 | 8.9 | 1.34 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 74 | 5.7 | 1.17 | +45% |
| Other theft | 64 | 5.0 | 0.78 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 4.8 | 0.58 | +114% |
| Burglary | 58 | 4.5 | 1.27 | +29% |
| Other crime | 53 | 4.1 | 1.95 | -7% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.6 | 0.50 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.2 | 1.20 | +7% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 0.46 | +60% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -86% |
Violence and sexual offences in Craghead & South Moor
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Craghead & South Moor recorded 697 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (54.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 41.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Craghead & South Moor
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Craghead & South Moor recorded 260 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Craghead & South Moor
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Craghead & South Moor recorded 259 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 15.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Craghead & South Moor
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Craghead & South Moor recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Craghead & South Moor
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Craghead & South Moor recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Craghead & South Moor
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Craghead & South Moor recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Craghead & South Moor
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Craghead & South Moor recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Craghead & South Moor
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Craghead & South Moor recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Craghead & South Moor
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Craghead & South Moor recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Craghead & South Moor
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Craghead & South Moor recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Craghead & South Moor
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Craghead & South Moor recorded 15 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 7% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Craghead & South Moor
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Craghead & South Moor recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Craghead & South Moor
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Craghead & South Moor recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Craghead & South Moor
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Craghead & South Moor recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Craghead & South Moor, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Craghead & South Moor.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Craghead & South Moor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley | 1,869 | 181.7 | +39% |
| Annfield Plain & Tanfield | 1,139 | 107.4 | -18% |
| Lanchester & Burnhope | 323 | 53.6 | -59% |
| Pelton | 1,228 | 78.8 | -40% |
| Derwent & Pont Valley | 1,068 | 60.6 | -54% |
| Sacriston & Witton Gilbert | 1,118 | 105.1 | -20% |
| Chester-le-Street South | 706 | 62.4 | -52% |
| Langley & Esh | 499 | 102.1 | -22% |
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 Craghead & South Moor over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 106 |
| On or near Sabin Court | 105 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 63 |
| On or near Meldon Way | 54 |
| On or near William Street | 37 |
| On or near Mandela Close | 34 |
| On or near Coquet Gardens | 33 |
| On or near Mendip Terrace | 33 |
| On or near Malvern Terrace | 31 |
| On or near John Street | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Craghead & South Moor 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 | 642 | 38.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 418 | 24.7% |
| Not recorded | 259 | 15.3% |
| Under investigation | 171 | 10.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 2.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.5% |
Craghead & South Moor has an estimated population of 12,892. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Craghead & South Moor sits in decile 1.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Craghead & South Moor |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.4% |
| Social rented homes | 21.9% |
| Private rented homes | 23.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 39.0% |
Is Craghead & South Moor a safe place to live?
Craghead & South Moor recorded 131.2 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 Craghead & South Moor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 697 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (260).
Is crime in Craghead & South Moor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Craghead & South Moor was up 12% on the year before: 1,691 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,507 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Craghead & South Moor?
Craghead & South Moor 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 Craghead & South Moor. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.