Crime in North Lodge: statistics, rates and trends
463 crimes were recorded in North Lodge in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in North Lodge at a glance
- Crime trends in North Lodge
- Types of crime in North Lodge
- North Lodge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in North Lodge
- What happened after crimes were reported in North Lodge
- Population and deprivation in North Lodge
- Questions about crime in North Lodge
- About this data
463 crimes were recorded in North Lodge in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 158 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, North Lodge has the 1,591st highest crime rate.
| Measure | North Lodge | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 463 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.3 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 5,306 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in North Lodge was highest in the year to July 2020 (545 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (356). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 463 | 87.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 398 | 75.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 356 | 67.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 376 | 70.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 427 | 80.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 435 | 82.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 545 | 102.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 519 | 97.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 431 | 81.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
| August 2025 | 26 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in North Lodge 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 shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+66%) and criminal damage and arson (+32%). The largest falls were in other theft (-37%) and anti-social behaviour (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 158 | 29.8 | 3.59 | +66% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 103 | 19.4 | 0.57 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 8.5 | 0.55 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 7.7 | 1.14 | +32% |
| Other theft | 29 | 5.5 | 0.85 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 4.1 | 0.84 | -12% |
| Public order | 20 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +25% |
| Burglary | 19 | 3.6 | 1.01 | +27% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.5 | 1.16 | +62% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.1 | 0.35 | +100% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.8 | 0.56 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.58 | +0% |
Shoplifting in North Lodge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. North Lodge recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 66% on the year before. It made up 34.1% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in North Lodge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. North Lodge recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 22.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in North Lodge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. North Lodge recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in North Lodge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. North Lodge recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in North Lodge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. North Lodge recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in North Lodge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. North Lodge recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in North Lodge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. North Lodge recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in North Lodge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. North Lodge recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in North Lodge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. North Lodge recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in North Lodge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. North Lodge recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in North Lodge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. North Lodge recorded 4 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in North Lodge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. North Lodge recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to North Lodge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to North Lodge.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North Lodge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester-le-Street North | 1,600 | 178.5 | +105% |
| Pelton | 1,228 | 78.8 | -10% |
| Chester-le-Street South | 706 | 62.4 | -28% |
| Lumley & West Rainton | 797 | 79.8 | -9% |
| Sacriston & Witton Gilbert | 1,118 | 105.1 | +20% |
| Stanley | 1,869 | 181.7 | +108% |
| Framwellgate & Newton Hall | 1,072 | 75.6 | -13% |
| Craghead & South Moor | 1,691 | 131.2 | +50% |
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 North Lodge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 145 |
| On or near Supermarket | 43 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Northlands | 23 |
| On or near Villiers Place | 18 |
| On or near Durham Road | 16 |
| On or near Vigo Lane | 13 |
| On or near Highfield Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Wanstead Crescent | 9 |
| On or near First Avenue | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in North Lodge 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 191 | 41.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 89 | 19.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 59 | 12.7% |
| Not recorded | 45 | 9.7% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 7.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.6% |
North Lodge has an estimated population of 5,306. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in North Lodge sits in decile 9.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | North Lodge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.8% |
| Social rented homes | 5.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 |
Is North Lodge a safe place to live?
North Lodge recorded 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 North Lodge?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (103).
Is crime in North Lodge going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Lodge was up 16% on the year before: 463 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 398 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers North Lodge?
North Lodge 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 North Lodge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.