Crime in Weardale: statistics, rates and trends
768 crimes were recorded in Weardale in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 47% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (308), anti-social behaviour (113) and criminal damage and arson (79) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,975th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Weardale | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 768 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.1 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +47% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 10,092 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Weardale of any year here (768 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 768 | 76.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 523 | 51.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 570 | 56.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 576 | 57.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 579 | 57.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 709 | 70.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 723 | 71.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 703 | 69.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 745 | 73.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 89 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Weardale recorded notably more burglary (92% above the national rate) and other crime (27% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (29% below) and anti-social behaviour (27% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 27 to 46 and burglary rose from 43 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 308 | 30.5 | 34.2 | +50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 113 | 11.2 | 15.4 | +51% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 7.8 | 6.7 | +41% |
| Burglary | 69 | 6.8 | 3.6 | +60% |
| Public order | 54 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +59% |
| Other theft | 46 | 4.6 | 6.4 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 4.6 | 5.0 | +70% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Weardale; the highest is Willington & Hunwick (132.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Lanchester & Burnhope (54.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weardale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consett South | 419 | 72.3 | -5% |
| Crook | 1,597 | 111.8 | +47% |
| Delves Lane | 1,327 | 128.9 | +69% |
| Consett North | 660 | 116.1 | +53% |
| Benfieldside | 586 | 59.9 | -21% |
| Evenwood | 355 | 80.2 | +5% |
| Lanchester & Burnhope | 328 | 54.4 | -28% |
| Willington & Hunwick | 1,238 | 132.5 | +74% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Weardale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (75).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 75 |
| On or near St Alban'S Street | 57 |
| On or near A68 | 26 |
| On or near Attlee Court | 22 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 22 |
| On or near A689 | 17 |
| On or near Centenary Close | 15 |
| On or near Pennine View | 15 |
| On or near High Street | 14 |
| On or near Church Lane | 13 |
Of the 655 crimes in Weardale with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 113 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 296 | 45.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 204 | 31.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Weardale has an estimated population of 10,092 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Weardale average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Weardale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Weardale a safe place to live?
Weardale recorded 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,975th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Weardale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 308 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (113).
Is crime in Weardale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weardale was up 47% on the year before: 768 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 523 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Weardale?
About 10,092 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Weardale?
Weardale 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.