Crime in Delves Lane: statistics, rates and trends
1,261 crimes were recorded in Delves Lane in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Delves Lane at a glance
- Crime trends in Delves Lane
- Types of crime in Delves Lane
- Delves Lane compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Delves Lane
- What happened after crimes were reported in Delves Lane
- Population and deprivation in Delves Lane
- Questions about crime in Delves Lane
- About this data
1,261 crimes were recorded in Delves Lane in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 415 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Delves Lane has the 793rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Delves Lane | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,261 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 122.5 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 10,291 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Delves Lane was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,261 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (738). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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 | 1,261 | 122.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,086 | 105.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,058 | 102.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,071 | 104.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 746 | 72.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 738 | 71.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 857 | 83.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 953 | 92.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,033 | 100.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 154 |
| June 2026 | 101 |
| May 2026 | 114 |
| April 2026 | 144 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 94 |
| January 2026 | 91 |
| December 2025 | 91 |
| November 2025 | 100 |
| October 2025 | 117 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
| August 2025 | 93 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Delves Lane 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+38%) and other crime (+37%). The largest falls were in drugs (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 415 | 40.3 | 1.18 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 243 | 23.6 | 2.85 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 208 | 20.2 | 1.32 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 117 | 11.4 | 1.68 | +38% |
| Public order | 89 | 8.6 | 1.30 | +29% |
| Other theft | 53 | 5.2 | 0.81 | +0% |
| Other crime | 37 | 3.6 | 1.70 | +37% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 3.0 | 0.61 | +19% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.7 | 0.77 | +87% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.4 | 0.42 | -39% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.3 | 0.94 | +333% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 0.80 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Delves Lane
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Delves Lane recorded 415 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 32.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Delves Lane
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Delves Lane recorded 243 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 19.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Delves Lane
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Delves Lane recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Delves Lane
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Delves Lane recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Delves Lane
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Delves Lane recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Delves Lane
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Delves Lane recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Delves Lane
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Delves Lane recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Delves Lane
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Delves Lane recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Delves Lane
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Delves Lane recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 87% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Delves Lane
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Delves Lane recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Delves Lane
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Delves Lane recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 333% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Delves Lane
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Delves Lane recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Delves Lane
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Delves Lane recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Delves Lane
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Delves Lane 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Delves Lane, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Delves Lane.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Delves Lane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consett North | 637 | 112.0 | -9% |
| Benfieldside | 553 | 56.5 | -54% |
| Consett South | 433 | 74.7 | -39% |
| Derwent & Pont Valley | 1,068 | 60.6 | -51% |
| Lanchester & Burnhope | 323 | 53.6 | -56% |
| Annfield Plain & Tanfield | 1,139 | 107.4 | -12% |
| Craghead & South Moor | 1,691 | 131.2 | +7% |
| Stanley | 1,869 | 181.7 | +48% |
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 Delves Lane over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 162 |
| On or near Boyd Street | 123 |
| On or near Supermarket | 122 |
| On or near Ponds Court | 86 |
| On or near Castledene Road | 40 |
| On or near Back Palmerston Street | 38 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Briar Dale | 30 |
| On or near Lumley Drive | 30 |
| On or near Main Street | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Delves Lane 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 | 384 | 30.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 371 | 29.4% |
| Not recorded | 208 | 16.5% |
| Under investigation | 137 | 10.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% |
Delves Lane has an estimated population of 10,291. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Delves Lane sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Delves Lane |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.7% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is Delves Lane a safe place to live?
Delves Lane recorded 122.5 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 Delves Lane?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 415 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (243).
Is crime in Delves Lane going up or down?
Recorded crime in Delves Lane was up 16% on the year before: 1,261 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,086 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Delves Lane?
Delves Lane 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 Delves Lane. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.