Crime in Deerness: statistics, rates and trends
1,278 crimes were recorded in Deerness in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Deerness at a glance
- Crime trends in Deerness
- Types of crime in Deerness
- Deerness compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Deerness
- What happened after crimes were reported in Deerness
- Population and deprivation in Deerness
- Questions about crime in Deerness
- About this data
1,278 crimes were recorded in Deerness in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 478 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Deerness has the 1,034th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Deerness | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,278 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.8 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 11,747 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Deerness was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,278 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (803). Over the whole period it rose 52%, 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 | 1,278 | 108.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,028 | 87.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 940 | 80.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 803 | 68.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 848 | 72.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,015 | 86.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 973 | 82.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 808 | 68.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 842 | 71.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 140 |
| June 2026 | 86 |
| May 2026 | 145 |
| April 2026 | 112 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 89 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 93 |
| November 2025 | 105 |
| October 2025 | 119 |
| September 2025 | 100 |
| August 2025 | 91 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Deerness 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 crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+76%) and anti-social behaviour (+59%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-36%) and other theft (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 478 | 40.7 | 1.19 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 333 | 28.3 | 1.85 | +59% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 157 | 13.4 | 1.97 | +55% |
| Public order | 54 | 4.6 | 0.69 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 4.5 | 0.54 | -36% |
| Other crime | 48 | 4.1 | 1.93 | +14% |
| Other theft | 48 | 4.1 | 0.64 | -16% |
| Burglary | 44 | 3.7 | 1.06 | +76% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 3.2 | 0.66 | +41% |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.9 | 0.26 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.61 | +75% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.31 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.15 | -25% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Deerness
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Deerness recorded 478 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 37.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Deerness
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Deerness recorded 333 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 26.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Deerness
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Deerness recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Deerness
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Deerness recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Deerness
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Deerness recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Deerness
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Deerness recorded 48 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 up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Deerness
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Deerness recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Deerness
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Deerness recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Deerness
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Deerness recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Deerness
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Deerness recorded 10 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 up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Deerness
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Deerness recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Deerness
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Deerness recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Deerness
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Deerness recorded 3 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 down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Deerness
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Deerness recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, 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 Deerness, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Deerness.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Deerness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langley & Esh | 499 | 102.1 | -6% |
| Brandon | 1,386 | 114.0 | +5% |
| Neville's Cross | 1,049 | 93.5 | -14% |
| Sacriston & Witton Gilbert | 1,118 | 105.1 | -3% |
| Lanchester & Burnhope | 323 | 53.6 | -51% |
| Framwellgate & Newton Hall | 1,072 | 75.6 | -30% |
| Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe | 3,083 | 167.1 | +54% |
| Willington & Hunwick | 1,202 | 128.6 | +18% |
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 Deerness over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 113 |
| On or near Wayside Court | 55 |
| On or near Aldridge Court | 46 |
| On or near Flass Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Byland Court | 32 |
| On or near Dene Park | 32 |
| On or near Russell Street | 30 |
| On or near Auton Stile | 28 |
| On or near Bay Court | 27 |
| On or near Maple Park | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Deerness 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 | 408 | 31.9% |
| Not recorded | 333 | 26.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 240 | 18.8% |
| Under investigation | 134 | 10.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
Deerness has an estimated population of 11,747. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Deerness sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Deerness |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.0% |
| Social rented homes | 25.5% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.5% |
Is Deerness a safe place to live?
Deerness recorded 108.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Deerness?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 478 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (333).
Is crime in Deerness going up or down?
Recorded crime in Deerness was up 24% on the year before: 1,278 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,028 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Deerness?
Deerness 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 Deerness. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.