Crime in Neville's Cross: statistics, rates and trends
1,019 crimes were recorded in Neville's Cross in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Neville's Cross at a glance
- Crime trends in Neville's Cross
- Types of crime in Neville's Cross
- Neville's Cross compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Neville's Cross
- What happened after crimes were reported in Neville's Cross
- Demographics of Neville's Cross
- Questions about crime in Neville's Cross
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (361), anti-social behaviour (214) and public order (124) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,471st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Neville's Cross | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,019 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.9 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 11,215 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Neville's Cross of any year here (1,019 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 58%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,019 | 90.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 943 | 84.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 794 | 70.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 635 | 56.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 727 | 64.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 669 | 59.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 683 | 60.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 690 | 61.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 645 | 57.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 75 |
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 71 |
| April 2026 | 100 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 114 |
| January 2026 | 68 |
| December 2025 | 91 |
| November 2025 | 73 |
| October 2025 | 103 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
Compared with England and Wales, Neville's Cross recorded notably more public order (66% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (65% below) and vehicle crime (61% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 50 to 86 and burglary rose from 30 to 40, while shoplifting fell from 66 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 361 | 32.2 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 214 | 19.1 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Public order | 124 | 11.1 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +72% |
| Other theft | 50 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Drugs | 42 | 3.7 | 3.3 | +27% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.6 | 3.6 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 2.9 | 8.5 | -50% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Neville's Cross; the highest is Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe (168.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Framwellgate & Newton Hall (74.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Neville's Cross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe | 3,114 | 168.8 | +86% |
| Framwellgate & Newton Hall | 1,061 | 74.9 | -18% |
| Brandon | 1,342 | 110.4 | +22% |
| Belmont | 1,274 | 116.0 | +28% |
| Deerness | 1,282 | 109.1 | +20% |
| Sacriston & Witton Gilbert | 1,125 | 105.8 | +16% |
| Pittington & Sherburn | 385 | 80.2 | -12% |
| Langley & Esh | 490 | 100.2 | +10% |
The 10 locations below account for 72% of the crime recorded in Neville's Cross over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Station Bank” (305).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Bank | 305 |
| On or near Hospital | 250 |
| On or near Parking Area | 48 |
| On or near Lyndhurst Drive | 31 |
| On or near Sidegate | 26 |
| On or near Police Station | 18 |
| On or near Framwelgate Waterside | 17 |
| On or near The Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Boste Crescent | 15 |
| On or near The Avenue | 11 |
Of the 805 crimes in Neville's Cross with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 214 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 287 | 35.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 255 | 31.7% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 75 | 9.3% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Neville's Cross has an estimated population of 11,215 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (39.0%, against 7.9%), less social housing (2.3%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (4.6%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Neville's Cross average decile 10.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Neville's Cross | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 43.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 39.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 4.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Neville's Cross a safe place to live?
Neville's Cross recorded 90.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,471st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Neville's Cross?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 361 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (214).
Is crime in Neville's Cross going up or down?
Recorded crime in Neville's Cross was up 8% on the year before: 1,019 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 943 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Neville's Cross?
About 11,215 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Neville's Cross?
Neville's Cross 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.