Crime in Deerness: statistics, rates and trends
1,282 crimes were recorded in Deerness in the 12 months to August 2026, 109.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 22% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (489), anti-social behaviour (315) and criminal damage and arson (158) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,028th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Deerness | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,282 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.1 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 11,747 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Deerness of any year here (1,282 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 46%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,282 | 109.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,055 | 89.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 943 | 80.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 798 | 67.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 833 | 70.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,017 | 86.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 982 | 83.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 796 | 67.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 881 | 75.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 95 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Deerness recorded notably more other crime (2.2 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (75% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (50% below) and other theft (35% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 26 to 43 and vehicle crime rose from 26 to 40, while shoplifting fell from 84 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 489 | 41.6 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 315 | 26.8 | 15.4 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 158 | 13.5 | 6.7 | +50% |
| Public order | 58 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Other crime | 54 | 4.6 | 2.1 | +42% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 4.3 | 8.5 | -40% |
| Other theft | 49 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Burglary | 43 | 3.7 | 3.6 | +65% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 3.4 | 5.0 | +54% |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Deerness; the highest is Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe (168.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Lanchester & Burnhope (54.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Deerness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langley & Esh | 490 | 100.2 | -8% |
| Brandon | 1,342 | 110.4 | +1% |
| Neville's Cross | 1,019 | 90.9 | -17% |
| Sacriston & Witton Gilbert | 1,125 | 105.8 | -3% |
| Lanchester & Burnhope | 328 | 54.4 | -50% |
| Framwellgate & Newton Hall | 1,061 | 74.9 | -31% |
| Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe | 3,114 | 168.8 | +55% |
| Willington & Hunwick | 1,238 | 132.5 | +21% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Deerness over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (109).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 109 |
| On or near Wayside Court | 52 |
| On or near Aldridge Court | 48 |
| On or near Flass Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Dene Park | 35 |
| On or near Maple Park | 30 |
| On or near Bay Court | 28 |
| On or near Byland Court | 28 |
| On or near Auton Stile | 26 |
| On or near Sleetburn Court | 25 |
Of the 967 crimes in Deerness with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 315 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 449 | 46.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 255 | 26.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Deerness has an estimated population of 11,747 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Deerness average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Deerness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Deerness a safe place to live?
Deerness recorded 109.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,028th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Deerness?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 489 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (315).
Is crime in Deerness going up or down?
Recorded crime in Deerness was up 22% on the year before: 1,282 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,055 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Deerness?
About 11,747 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Deerness?
Deerness 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.