Crime in Craghead & South Moor: statistics, rates and trends
1,709 crimes were recorded in Craghead & South Moor in the 12 months to August 2026, 132.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Craghead & South Moor
- Questions about crime in Craghead & South Moor
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (698), anti-social behaviour (263) and criminal damage and arson (263) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 630th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Craghead & South Moor | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,709 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.6 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 12,892 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Craghead & South Moor peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,039 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,486). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,709 | 132.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,486 | 115.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,711 | 132.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,924 | 149.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,827 | 141.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,832 | 142.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,039 | 158.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,791 | 138.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,729 | 134.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 153 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Craghead & South Moor recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (3.0 times the national rate), other crime (2.1 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (58% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (48% below) and shoplifting (39% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 31 to 67 and vehicle crime rose from 48 to 74, while drugs fell from 26 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 698 | 54.1 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 263 | 20.4 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 263 | 20.4 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Public order | 111 | 8.6 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 74 | 5.7 | 5.0 | +54% |
| Other theft | 70 | 5.4 | 6.4 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 5.2 | 8.5 | +116% |
| Burglary | 57 | 4.4 | 3.6 | +36% |
| Other crime | 56 | 4.3 | 2.1 | +2% |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.7 | 3.3 | -15% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Craghead & South Moor; 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 Craghead & South Moor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley | 1,872 | 182.0 | +37% |
| Annfield Plain & Tanfield | 1,148 | 108.3 | -18% |
| Lanchester & Burnhope | 328 | 54.4 | -59% |
| Pelton | 1,234 | 79.2 | -40% |
| Derwent & Pont Valley | 1,068 | 60.6 | -54% |
| Sacriston & Witton Gilbert | 1,125 | 105.8 | -20% |
| Chester-le-Street South | 721 | 63.8 | -52% |
| Langley & Esh | 490 | 100.2 | -24% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Craghead & South Moor over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (116).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 116 |
| On or near Sabin Court | 103 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 63 |
| On or near Meldon Way | 52 |
| On or near William Street | 39 |
| On or near Mandela Close | 34 |
| On or near John Street | 32 |
| On or near Coquet Gardens | 31 |
| On or near Malvern Terrace | 31 |
| On or near Mendip Terrace | 31 |
Of the 1,446 crimes in Craghead & South Moor with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 263 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 649 | 44.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 428 | 29.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 166 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Craghead & South Moor has an estimated population of 12,892 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%), more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%) and more households without a car (31%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Craghead & South Moor average decile 1.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Craghead & South Moor | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 39.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Craghead & South Moor a safe place to live?
Craghead & South Moor recorded 132.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 630th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Craghead & South Moor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 698 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (263).
Is crime in Craghead & South Moor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Craghead & South Moor was up 15% on the year before: 1,709 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,486 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Craghead & South Moor?
About 12,892 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Craghead & South Moor?
Craghead & South Moor 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.