Crime in Horden & Dene House: statistics, rates and trends
2,293 crimes were recorded in Horden & Dene House in the 12 months to July 2026, 206.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Horden & Dene House at a glance
- Crime trends in Horden & Dene House
- Types of crime in Horden & Dene House
- Horden & Dene House compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Horden & Dene House
- What happened after crimes were reported in Horden & Dene House
- Population and deprivation in Horden & Dene House
- Questions about crime in Horden & Dene House
- About this data
2,293 crimes were recorded in Horden & Dene House in the 12 months to July 2026, 206.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 746 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Horden & Dene House has the 182nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Horden & Dene House | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,293 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 206.7 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 11,091 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Horden & Dene House was highest in the year to July 2018 (3,036 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (2,228). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 2,293 | 206.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,228 | 200.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,302 | 207.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,469 | 222.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,939 | 265.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,900 | 261.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,970 | 267.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,932 | 264.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,036 | 273.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 196 |
| June 2026 | 188 |
| May 2026 | 230 |
| April 2026 | 216 |
| March 2026 | 240 |
| February 2026 | 145 |
| January 2026 | 191 |
| December 2025 | 166 |
| November 2025 | 201 |
| October 2025 | 179 |
| September 2025 | 167 |
| August 2025 | 174 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Horden & Dene House 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+25%). The largest falls were in other crime (-18%) and drugs (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 746 | 67.3 | 1.96 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 395 | 35.6 | 4.30 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 355 | 32.0 | 2.09 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 232 | 20.9 | 3.08 | +1% |
| Public order | 133 | 12.0 | 1.80 | +8% |
| Other theft | 112 | 10.1 | 1.58 | -10% |
| Burglary | 104 | 9.4 | 2.65 | -10% |
| Other crime | 67 | 6.0 | 2.86 | -18% |
| Drugs | 59 | 5.3 | 1.63 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 4.0 | 0.81 | +5% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 2.0 | 2.04 | -4% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.9 | 0.53 | +67% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 0.60 | -53% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.55 | +25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Horden & Dene House
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Horden & Dene House recorded 746 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (67.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 32.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Horden & Dene House
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Horden & Dene House recorded 395 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 17.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Horden & Dene House
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Horden & Dene House recorded 355 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Horden & Dene House
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Horden & Dene House recorded 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Horden & Dene House
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Horden & Dene House recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Horden & Dene House
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Horden & Dene House recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Horden & Dene House
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Horden & Dene House recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Horden & Dene House
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Horden & Dene House recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Horden & Dene House
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Horden & Dene House recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Horden & Dene House
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Horden & Dene House recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Horden & Dene House
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Horden & Dene House recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Horden & Dene House
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Horden & Dene House recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Horden & Dene House
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Horden & Dene House recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Horden & Dene House
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Horden & Dene House recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Horden & Dene House, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Horden & Dene House.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Horden & Dene House |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterlee | 1,712 | 133.4 | -35% |
| Castle Eden & Passfield | 556 | 86.9 | -58% |
| Blackhalls & Hesledens | 703 | 143.0 | -31% |
| Easington & Shotton | 2,376 | 137.4 | -34% |
| Trimdon & Wingate | 1,490 | 124.8 | -40% |
| Thornley & Wheatley Hill | 898 | 152.9 | -26% |
| Murton | 1,727 | 158.8 | -23% |
| Dalton & Dawdon | 1,340 | 122.1 | -41% |
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 Horden & Dene House over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 309 |
| On or near Hardwick Street | 297 |
| On or near Parking Area | 73 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 64 |
| On or near Sixth Street | 63 |
| On or near Warren Street | 48 |
| On or near Ninth Street | 46 |
| On or near Supermarket | 45 |
| On or near Twelfth Street | 40 |
| On or near Sunderland Road | 38 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Horden & Dene House 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 | 674 | 29.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 567 | 24.7% |
| Not recorded | 355 | 15.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 267 | 11.6% |
| Under investigation | 177 | 7.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 59 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 24 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 18 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.7% |
Horden & Dene House has an estimated population of 11,091. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Horden & Dene House sits in decile 1.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Horden & Dene House |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.8% |
| Social rented homes | 25.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 53.6% |
Is Horden & Dene House a safe place to live?
Horden & Dene House recorded 206.7 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 Horden & Dene House?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 746 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (395).
Is crime in Horden & Dene House going up or down?
Recorded crime in Horden & Dene House was up 3% on the year before: 2,293 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,228 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Horden & Dene House?
Horden & Dene House 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 Horden & Dene House. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.