Crime in Weardale: statistics, rates and trends
719 crimes were recorded in Weardale in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 31% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Weardale at a glance
- Crime trends in Weardale
- Types of crime in Weardale
- Weardale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Weardale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Weardale
- Population and deprivation in Weardale
- Questions about crime in Weardale
- About this data
719 crimes were recorded in Weardale in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 31% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 276 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Weardale has the 2,176th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Weardale | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 719 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.2 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +31% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 10,092 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Weardale was highest in the year to July 2018 (754 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (548). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 719 | 71.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 548 | 54.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 558 | 55.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 566 | 56.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 595 | 59.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 724 | 71.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 717 | 71.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 700 | 69.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 754 | 74.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 59 |
| June 2026 | 70 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
| August 2025 | 40 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Weardale 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 burglary.
The largest increases were in public order (+68%) and vehicle crime (+63%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 276 | 27.3 | 0.80 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 119 | 11.8 | 0.77 | +61% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 7.3 | 1.08 | +28% |
| Burglary | 64 | 6.3 | 1.79 | +36% |
| Public order | 52 | 5.2 | 0.78 | +68% |
| Other theft | 45 | 4.5 | 0.70 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 4.4 | 0.89 | +63% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.6 | 1.22 | +53% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.8 | 0.10 | -50% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.5 | 0.15 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.31 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Weardale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Weardale recorded 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 38.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Weardale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Weardale recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Weardale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Weardale recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Weardale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Weardale recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Weardale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Weardale recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Weardale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Weardale recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Weardale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Weardale recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Weardale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Weardale recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Weardale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Weardale recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Weardale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Weardale recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Weardale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Weardale recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Weardale
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Weardale recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Weardale
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Weardale recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Weardale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Weardale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weardale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consett South | 433 | 74.7 | +5% |
| Crook | 1,540 | 107.8 | +51% |
| Delves Lane | 1,261 | 122.5 | +72% |
| Consett North | 637 | 112.0 | +57% |
| Benfieldside | 553 | 56.5 | -21% |
| Evenwood | 364 | 82.2 | +15% |
| Lanchester & Burnhope | 323 | 53.6 | -25% |
| Willington & Hunwick | 1,202 | 128.6 | +81% |
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 Weardale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 70 |
| On or near St Alban'S Street | 53 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 22 |
| On or near A68 | 21 |
| On or near Attlee Court | 20 |
| On or near A689 | 18 |
| On or near Centenary Close | 15 |
| On or near Pennine View | 15 |
| On or near High Street | 13 |
| On or near Church Lane | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Weardale 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 | 268 | 37.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 188 | 26.1% |
| Not recorded | 119 | 16.6% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 7.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
Weardale has an estimated population of 10,092. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Weardale sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Weardale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is Weardale a safe place to live?
Weardale recorded 71.2 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 Weardale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (119).
Is crime in Weardale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weardale was up 31% on the year before: 719 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 548 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Weardale?
Weardale 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 Weardale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.