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Crime in Benfieldside

Benfieldside had 195 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 80 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 104th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 30% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 46% on the three months before.

DH8, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Benfieldside

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80crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
104 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+46%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common55 in 3 months

Month by month

29 Mar 54 Apr 51 May 50 Jun 58 Jul 87 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Benfieldside. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5528%
anti-social behaviour3719%
shoplifting3719%
public order2412%
criminal damage189%
vehicle crime84%
theft84%
burglary42%

Benfieldside against County Durham

TypeBenfieldside per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence22.640.3▲ 8%
Burglary1.64–
Vehicle crime3.32.9▼ 27%
Anti-social behaviour15.220.2▲ 19%
Theft and robbery3.76.5–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Templetown162.3▼ 5%
Blackhill127.2▲ 18%
Consett123.2▲ 18%
Benfieldside80▲ 46%
Shotley Bridge62.5▲ 10%
The Dene33.3▲ 50%
See every County Durham area ranked on the crime in County Durham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Benfieldside a safe area?

Benfieldside had about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 104 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Benfieldside?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (55), followed by anti-social behaviour (37) and shoplifting (37).