Crime in Tudhoe: statistics, rates and trends
1,744 crimes were recorded in Tudhoe in the 12 months to August 2026, 162.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (649), anti-social behaviour (274) and criminal damage and arson (231) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 356th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Tudhoe | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,744 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 162.4 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 10,740 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Tudhoe of any year here (1,744 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 63%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,744 | 162.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,487 | 138.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,206 | 112.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,277 | 118.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,371 | 127.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,046 | 97.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,270 | 118.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,022 | 95.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,073 | 99.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 157 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Tudhoe recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (3.2 times the national rate), drugs (2.9 times the national rate) and other crime (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (33% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 40 to 76 and shoplifting rose from 68 to 121.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 649 | 60.4 | 34.2 | +31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 274 | 25.5 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 231 | 21.5 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Public order | 121 | 11.3 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 121 | 11.3 | 8.5 | +78% |
| Drugs | 102 | 9.5 | 3.3 | +29% |
| Other theft | 76 | 7.1 | 6.4 | +90% |
| Other crime | 51 | 4.7 | 2.1 | -4% |
| Burglary | 47 | 4.4 | 3.6 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 3.4 | 5.0 | -3% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Tudhoe; the highest is Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe (168.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Neville's Cross (90.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tudhoe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spennymoor | 1,365 | 126.9 | -22% |
| Ferryhill | 1,969 | 167.2 | +3% |
| Bowburn & Coxhoe | 1,483 | 95.0 | -41% |
| Chilton | 758 | 152.2 | -6% |
| Brandon | 1,342 | 110.4 | -32% |
| Willington & Hunwick | 1,238 | 132.5 | -18% |
| Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe | 3,114 | 168.8 | +4% |
| Neville's Cross | 1,019 | 90.9 | -44% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Tudhoe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Meadowfield Avenue” (280).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Meadowfield Avenue | 280 |
| On or near Supermarket | 163 |
| On or near Cheapside | 93 |
| On or near Bishop'S Close | 57 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant Court | 54 |
| On or near Thomas Street | 42 |
| On or near Faraday Close | 38 |
| On or near Arlington Way | 37 |
| On or near Front Street | 37 |
| On or near St David'S Close | 36 |
Of the 1,470 crimes in Tudhoe with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 274 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 589 | 40.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 298 | 20.3% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 183 | 12.4% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 149 | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 91 | 6.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 21 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
Tudhoe has an estimated population of 10,740 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (24%, against 17%), fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tudhoe average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Tudhoe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tudhoe a safe place to live?
Tudhoe recorded 162.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 356th 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 drugs.
What is the most common crime in Tudhoe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 649 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (274).
Is crime in Tudhoe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tudhoe was up 17% on the year before: 1,744 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,487 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tudhoe?
About 10,740 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tudhoe?
Tudhoe 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.