Crime in Pelton: statistics, rates and trends
1,228 crimes were recorded in Pelton in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
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1,228 crimes were recorded in Pelton in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 427 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pelton has the 1,892nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pelton | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,228 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.8 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 15,579 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pelton was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,718 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,221). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 1,228 | 78.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,275 | 81.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,242 | 79.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,290 | 82.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,221 | 78.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,416 | 90.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,718 | 110.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,321 | 84.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,577 | 101.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 150 |
| June 2026 | 106 |
| May 2026 | 96 |
| April 2026 | 109 |
| March 2026 | 117 |
| February 2026 | 115 |
| January 2026 | 90 |
| December 2025 | 99 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
| August 2025 | 115 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pelton 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 criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+29%) and other theft (+26%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-44%) and burglary (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 427 | 27.4 | 0.80 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 286 | 18.4 | 1.20 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 210 | 13.5 | 1.99 | +29% |
| Other theft | 58 | 3.7 | 0.58 | +26% |
| Public order | 57 | 3.7 | 0.55 | -27% |
| Burglary | 51 | 3.3 | 0.93 | -35% |
| Other crime | 46 | 3.0 | 1.40 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 1.9 | 0.38 | -44% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 1.7 | 0.20 | +53% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.2 | 0.35 | +64% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 0.59 | -10% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 0.24 | +67% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +400% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pelton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pelton recorded 427 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 34.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pelton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pelton recorded 286 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 23.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pelton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pelton recorded 210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 17.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pelton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pelton recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pelton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pelton recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pelton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pelton recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pelton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pelton recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pelton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pelton recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pelton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pelton recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pelton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pelton recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pelton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pelton recorded 9 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 down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pelton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pelton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pelton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pelton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pelton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pelton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pelton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pelton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pelton |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lodge | 463 | 87.3 | +11% |
| Chester-le-Street North | 1,600 | 178.5 | +126% |
| Chester-le-Street South | 706 | 62.4 | -21% |
| Stanley | 1,869 | 181.7 | +130% |
| Craghead & South Moor | 1,691 | 131.2 | +66% |
| Sacriston & Witton Gilbert | 1,118 | 105.1 | +33% |
| Lumley & West Rainton | 797 | 79.8 | +1% |
| Annfield Plain & Tanfield | 1,139 | 107.4 | +36% |
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 Pelton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 74 |
| On or near Hylton Terrace | 43 |
| On or near Fell Road | 40 |
| On or near Pelton Lane | 39 |
| On or near Orchard Street | 30 |
| On or near Front Street | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Vicarage Close | 25 |
| On or near Ernest Street | 24 |
| On or near Gairloch Drive | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pelton 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 | 396 | 32.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 295 | 24.0% |
| Not recorded | 286 | 23.3% |
| Under investigation | 105 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
Pelton has an estimated population of 15,579. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pelton sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pelton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.1% |
| Social rented homes | 17.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.9% |
Is Pelton a safe place to live?
Pelton recorded 78.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Pelton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 427 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (286).
Is crime in Pelton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pelton was down 4% on the year before: 1,228 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,275 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pelton?
Pelton 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 Pelton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.