Crime in Lumley & West Rainton: statistics, rates and trends
820 crimes were recorded in Lumley & West Rainton in the 12 months to August 2026, 82.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Lumley & West Rainton at a glance
- Crime trends in Lumley & West Rainton
- Types of crime in Lumley & West Rainton
- Lumley & West Rainton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lumley & West Rainton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lumley & West Rainton
- Demographics of Lumley & West Rainton
- Questions about crime in Lumley & West Rainton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (295), anti-social behaviour (145) and criminal damage and arson (137) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,762nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Lumley & West Rainton | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 820 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.1 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 9,993 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lumley & West Rainton peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,064 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (739). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 820 | 82.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 739 | 74.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 749 | 75.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 927 | 92.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 930 | 93.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 999 | 100.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,030 | 103.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,064 | 106.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 937 | 93.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 72 |
| July 2026 | 80 |
| June 2026 | 68 |
| May 2026 | 100 |
| April 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 75 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 60 |
Compared with England and Wales, Lumley & West Rainton recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate) and burglary (58% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (75% below) and public order (37% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 35 to 56 and criminal damage and arson rose from 88 to 137.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 295 | 29.5 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 14.5 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 137 | 13.7 | 6.7 | +56% |
| Burglary | 56 | 5.6 | 3.6 | +60% |
| Other theft | 51 | 5.1 | 6.4 | +31% |
| Public order | 42 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 3.2 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.4 | 2.1 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 2.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lumley & West Rainton; the highest is Chester-le-Street North (181.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Chester-le-Street South (63.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lumley & West Rainton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester-le-Street North | 1,626 | 181.4 | +121% |
| Chester-le-Street South | 721 | 63.8 | -22% |
| North Lodge | 465 | 87.6 | +7% |
| Framwellgate & Newton Hall | 1,061 | 74.9 | -9% |
| Belmont | 1,274 | 116.0 | +41% |
| Pittington & Sherburn | 385 | 80.2 | -2% |
| Sacriston & Witton Gilbert | 1,125 | 105.8 | +29% |
| Pelton | 1,234 | 79.2 | -3% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Lumley & West Rainton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (56).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 56 |
| On or near Melbeck Court | 38 |
| On or near Orchid Square | 35 |
| On or near Alwyn Close | 33 |
| On or near Rainton View | 33 |
| On or near Back Lane | 31 |
| On or near Carnation Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Woodland View | 29 |
| On or near Lilac Square | 27 |
Of the 675 crimes in Lumley & West Rainton with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 145 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 256 | 37.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 228 | 33.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 13.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Lumley & West Rainton has an estimated population of 9,993 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%), more retired residents (30%, against 22%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lumley & West Rainton average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Lumley & West Rainton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lumley & West Rainton a safe place to live?
Lumley & West Rainton recorded 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,762nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Lumley & West Rainton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 295 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (145).
Is crime in Lumley & West Rainton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lumley & West Rainton was up 11% on the year before: 820 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 739 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lumley & West Rainton?
About 9,993 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lumley & West Rainton?
Lumley & West Rainton 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.