Crime in Delves Lane: statistics, rates and trends
1,327 crimes were recorded in Delves Lane in the 12 months to August 2026, 128.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Delves Lane
- Questions about crime in Delves Lane
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (437), shoplifting (272) and anti-social behaviour (213) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 695th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Delves Lane | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,327 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.9 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 10,291 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Delves Lane of any year here (1,327 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,327 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,077 | 104.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,047 | 101.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,094 | 106.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 785 | 76.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 712 | 69.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 863 | 83.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 926 | 90.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,050 | 102.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 159 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Delves Lane recorded notably more shoplifting (3.1 times the national rate), other crime (75% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (73% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (35% below) and burglary (29% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 23 to 38 and criminal damage and arson rose from 84 to 120.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 437 | 42.5 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 272 | 26.4 | 8.5 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 213 | 20.7 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 120 | 11.7 | 6.7 | +43% |
| Public order | 91 | 8.8 | 6.7 | +40% |
| Other theft | 56 | 5.4 | 6.4 | +14% |
| Other crime | 38 | 3.7 | 2.1 | +65% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 3.2 | 5.0 | +32% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Delves Lane; 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 Delves Lane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consett North | 660 | 116.1 | -10% |
| Benfieldside | 586 | 59.9 | -54% |
| Consett South | 419 | 72.3 | -44% |
| Derwent & Pont Valley | 1,068 | 60.6 | -53% |
| Lanchester & Burnhope | 328 | 54.4 | -58% |
| Annfield Plain & Tanfield | 1,148 | 108.3 | -16% |
| Craghead & South Moor | 1,709 | 132.6 | +3% |
| Stanley | 1,872 | 182.0 | +41% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Delves Lane over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (174).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 174 |
| On or near Supermarket | 126 |
| On or near Boyd Street | 121 |
| On or near Ponds Court | 97 |
| On or near Castledene Road | 49 |
| On or near Back Palmerston Street | 42 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 39 |
| On or near Lumley Drive | 35 |
| On or near Briar Dale | 31 |
| On or near West Parade | 29 |
Of the 1,114 crimes in Delves Lane with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 213 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 401 | 36.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 375 | 33.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 152 | 13.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 66 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Delves Lane has an estimated population of 10,291 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (11%, against 17%), fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (27%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Delves Lane average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Delves Lane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Delves Lane a safe place to live?
Delves Lane recorded 128.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 695th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Delves Lane?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 437 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (272).
Is crime in Delves Lane going up or down?
Recorded crime in Delves Lane was up 23% on the year before: 1,327 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,077 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Delves Lane?
About 10,291 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Delves Lane?
Delves Lane 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.