Crime in Tudhoe: statistics, rates and trends
1,718 crimes were recorded in Tudhoe in the 12 months to July 2026, 160.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
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1,718 crimes were recorded in Tudhoe in the 12 months to July 2026, 160.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 615 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tudhoe has the 368th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tudhoe | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,718 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 160.0 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 10,740 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tudhoe was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,718 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,008). Over the whole period it rose 57%, 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 | 1,718 | 160.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,459 | 135.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,216 | 113.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,293 | 120.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,328 | 123.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,054 | 98.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,259 | 117.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,008 | 93.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,093 | 101.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 148 |
| June 2026 | 165 |
| May 2026 | 137 |
| April 2026 | 137 |
| March 2026 | 165 |
| February 2026 | 152 |
| January 2026 | 138 |
| December 2025 | 140 |
| November 2025 | 121 |
| October 2025 | 165 |
| September 2025 | 119 |
| August 2025 | 131 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tudhoe 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other theft (+82%) and shoplifting (+78%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-34%) and criminal damage and arson (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 615 | 57.3 | 1.67 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 308 | 28.7 | 1.87 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 231 | 21.5 | 3.17 | -10% |
| Public order | 124 | 11.5 | 1.74 | +32% |
| Shoplifting | 114 | 10.6 | 1.28 | +78% |
| Drugs | 98 | 9.1 | 2.79 | +38% |
| Other theft | 73 | 6.8 | 1.06 | +82% |
| Other crime | 51 | 4.7 | 2.25 | +0% |
| Burglary | 42 | 3.9 | 1.11 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 2.9 | 0.59 | -34% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.6 | 1.63 | +112% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.7 | 0.39 | +75% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 0.41 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tudhoe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tudhoe recorded 615 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 35.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tudhoe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tudhoe recorded 308 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tudhoe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tudhoe recorded 231 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tudhoe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tudhoe recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tudhoe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tudhoe recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tudhoe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tudhoe recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tudhoe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tudhoe recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tudhoe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tudhoe recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tudhoe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tudhoe recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tudhoe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tudhoe recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tudhoe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tudhoe recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tudhoe
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tudhoe recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tudhoe
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tudhoe recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tudhoe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tudhoe 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 Tudhoe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tudhoe.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tudhoe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spennymoor | 1,365 | 126.9 | -21% |
| Ferryhill | 1,923 | 163.3 | +2% |
| Bowburn & Coxhoe | 1,513 | 96.9 | -39% |
| Chilton | 765 | 153.6 | -4% |
| Brandon | 1,386 | 114.0 | -29% |
| Willington & Hunwick | 1,202 | 128.6 | -20% |
| Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe | 3,083 | 167.1 | +4% |
| Neville's Cross | 1,049 | 93.5 | -42% |
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 Tudhoe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Meadowfield Avenue | 264 |
| On or near Supermarket | 140 |
| On or near Cheapside | 89 |
| On or near Bishop'S Close | 58 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant Court | 49 |
| On or near Front Street | 41 |
| On or near Thomas Street | 38 |
| On or near Faraday Close | 36 |
| On or near St David'S Close | 36 |
| On or near Arlington Way | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tudhoe 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 | 549 | 32.0% |
| Not recorded | 308 | 17.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 287 | 16.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 194 | 11.3% |
| Under investigation | 151 | 8.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 76 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 21 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.0% |
Tudhoe has an estimated population of 10,740. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tudhoe sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tudhoe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.4% |
| Social rented homes | 24.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Tudhoe a safe place to live?
Tudhoe recorded 160.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Tudhoe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 615 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (308).
Is crime in Tudhoe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tudhoe was up 18% on the year before: 1,718 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,459 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tudhoe?
Tudhoe 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 Tudhoe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.