Crime in Horden & Dene House: statistics, rates and trends
2,332 crimes were recorded in Horden & Dene House in the 12 months to August 2026, 210.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Horden & Dene House
- Questions about crime in Horden & Dene House
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (749), shoplifting (376) and anti-social behaviour (370) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 178th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Horden & Dene House | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,332 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 210.3 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 11,091 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Horden & Dene House peaked in the year to August 2018 (3,061 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,225). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,332 | 210.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,225 | 200.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,263 | 204.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,442 | 220.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,961 | 267.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,834 | 255.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,003 | 270.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,884 | 260.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,061 | 276.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 213 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Horden & Dene House recorded notably more shoplifting (4.0 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (3.4 times the national rate) and other crime (2.8 times the national rate). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 45 to 56 and shoplifting rose from 320 to 376, while drugs fell from 68 to 56 and other crime fell from 79 to 66.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 749 | 67.5 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 376 | 33.9 | 8.5 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 370 | 33.4 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 253 | 22.8 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Public order | 139 | 12.5 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Other theft | 114 | 10.3 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Burglary | 106 | 9.6 | 3.6 | -2% |
| Other crime | 66 | 6.0 | 2.1 | -16% |
| Drugs | 56 | 5.0 | 3.3 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 5.0 | 5.0 | +24% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 2.1 | 1.0 | -4% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Horden & Dene House has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Horden & Dene House |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterlee | 1,753 | 136.6 | -35% |
| Castle Eden & Passfield | 572 | 89.4 | -57% |
| Blackhalls & Hesledens | 671 | 136.5 | -35% |
| Easington & Shotton | 2,469 | 142.8 | -32% |
| Trimdon & Wingate | 1,505 | 126.0 | -40% |
| Thornley & Wheatley Hill | 893 | 152.0 | -28% |
| Murton | 1,761 | 161.9 | -23% |
| Dalton & Dawdon | 1,328 | 121.0 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Horden & Dene House over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (321).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 321 |
| On or near Hardwick Street | 288 |
| On or near Parking Area | 81 |
| On or near Sixth Street | 66 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 65 |
| On or near Warren Street | 49 |
| On or near Ninth Street | 47 |
| On or near Supermarket | 43 |
| On or near Twelfth Street | 40 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 35 |
Of the 1,962 crimes in Horden & Dene House with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 13% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 370 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 696 | 35.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 581 | 29.6% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 262 | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 172 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 69 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 61 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 24 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
Horden & Dene House has an estimated population of 11,091 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%), more households without a car (36%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (17%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Horden & Dene House average decile 1.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Horden & Dene House | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 31.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 53.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Horden & Dene House a safe place to live?
Horden & Dene House recorded 210.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 178th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Horden & Dene House?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 749 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (376).
Is crime in Horden & Dene House going up or down?
Recorded crime in Horden & Dene House was up 5% on the year before: 2,332 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,225 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Horden & Dene House?
About 11,091 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Horden & Dene House?
Horden & Dene House 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.