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Crime

Crime in Blackhall Rocks

Blackhall Rocks had 65 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 118.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 59th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 9% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 12% on the three months before.

TS27, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Blackhall Rocks

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118.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
59 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-12%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common22 in 3 months

Month by month

18 Apr 31 May 25 Jun 25 Jul 24 Aug 16 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2234%
anti-social behaviour1422%
criminal damage812%
public order69%
vehicle crime58%
theft35%
shoplifting23%
robbery12%

Blackhall Rocks against County Durham

TypeBlackhall Rocks per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence40.241.7▲ 5%
Burglary1.84.2–
Vehicle crime9.12.8–
Anti-social behaviour25.618.5▲ 40%
Theft and robbery9.16.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Horden199▲ 2%
Peterlee190.2▲ 9%
Blackhall Colliery185.3▼ 23%
Hart Station128.9▼ 8%
Blackhall Rocks118.7▼ 12%
Clavering84.3▼ 13%
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 Blackhall Rocks a safe area?

Blackhall Rocks had about 118.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 59 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Blackhall Rocks?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (22), followed by anti-social behaviour (14) and criminal damage (8).