Crime in Consett: statistics, rates and trends
2,719 crimes were recorded in Consett in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Consett at a glance
- Crime trends in Consett
- Types of crime in Consett
- Consett compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Consett
- Streets with the most crime in Consett
- What happened after crimes were reported in Consett
- Population and deprivation in Consett
- Questions about crime in Consett
- About this data
2,719 crimes were recorded in Consett in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 977 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Consett has the 397th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Consett | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,719 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.1 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 28,288 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Consett was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,997 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (2,334). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 2,719 | 96.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,481 | 87.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,601 | 91.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,678 | 94.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,334 | 82.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,488 | 88.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,598 | 91.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,652 | 93.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,997 | 105.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 326 |
| June 2026 | 215 |
| May 2026 | 262 |
| April 2026 | 292 |
| March 2026 | 190 |
| February 2026 | 184 |
| January 2026 | 187 |
| December 2025 | 182 |
| November 2025 | 204 |
| October 2025 | 245 |
| September 2025 | 215 |
| August 2025 | 217 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Consett 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 shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+41%) and other crime (+37%). The largest falls were in drugs (-49%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 977 | 34.5 | 1.01 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 521 | 18.4 | 1.20 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 302 | 10.7 | 1.29 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 269 | 9.5 | 1.40 | +27% |
| Public order | 175 | 6.2 | 0.93 | +5% |
| Other theft | 148 | 5.2 | 0.82 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 97 | 3.4 | 0.70 | +41% |
| Other crime | 81 | 2.9 | 1.36 | +37% |
| Burglary | 74 | 2.6 | 0.74 | +16% |
| Drugs | 26 | 0.9 | 0.28 | -49% |
| Robbery | 22 | 0.8 | 0.58 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 0.6 | 0.62 | +70% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -17% |
Violence and sexual offences in Consett
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Consett recorded 977 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 35.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Consett
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Consett recorded 521 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 9% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Consett
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Consett recorded 302 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Consett
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Consett recorded 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Consett
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Consett recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Consett
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Consett recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Consett
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Consett recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Consett
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Consett recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Consett
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Consett recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Consett
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Consett recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Consett
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Consett recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Consett
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Consett recorded 17 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 up 70% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Consett
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Consett recorded 5 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 down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Consett
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Consett recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Consett, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Consett.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Consett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain | 1,084 | 133.1 | +39% |
| Rowlands Gill | 352 | 63.0 | -34% |
| Stanley (County Durham) | 3,159 | 160.0 | +66% |
| Prudhoe | 699 | 63.8 | -34% |
| Esh Winning | 534 | 100.7 | +5% |
| Crawcrook and Greenside | 401 | 49.2 | -49% |
| Blaydon | 1,398 | 102.5 | +7% |
| Sacriston | 586 | 110.7 | +15% |
4 areas within Consett, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Delves Lane had the highest rate (122.5 per 1,000) and Benfieldside the lowest (56.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delves Lane | Neighbourhood | 10,291 | 1,261 | 122.5 |
| Consett North | Neighbourhood | 5,686 | 637 | 112.0 |
| Consett South | Neighbourhood | 5,794 | 433 | 74.7 |
| Benfieldside | Neighbourhood | 9,788 | 553 | 56.5 |
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 Consett over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 162 |
| On or near Boyd Street | 123 |
| On or near Supermarket | 122 |
| On or near Mason Street | 100 |
| On or near Ponds Court | 86 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 62 |
| On or near Parking Area | 60 |
| On or near Green Street | 46 |
| On or near Garden Place | 44 |
| On or near Castledene Road | 40 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Consett 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 | 877 | 32.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 691 | 25.4% |
| Not recorded | 521 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 278 | 10.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 103 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 68 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 54 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 24 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.5% |
Consett has an estimated population of 28,288. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Consett sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Consett |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.9% |
| Social rented homes | 16.7% |
| Private rented homes | 18.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
Is Consett a safe place to live?
Consett recorded 96.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Consett?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 977 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (521).
Is crime in Consett going up or down?
Recorded crime in Consett was up 10% on the year before: 2,719 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,481 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Consett?
Consett 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 Consett. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.