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Crime in Blackhill

Blackhill had 974 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 127.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 58th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

DH8, County Durham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Blackhill

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127.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
58 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common339 in 3 months

Month by month

208 Mar 336 Apr 283 May 236 Jun 373 Jul 365 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Blackhill. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence33935%
shoplifting18119%
anti-social behaviour16717%
public order737%
criminal damage707%
theft535%
vehicle crime253%
burglary202%

Blackhill against County Durham

TypeBlackhill per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence44.340.3▲ 20%
Burglary2.64▼ 13%
Vehicle crime3.32.9▼ 43%
Anti-social behaviour21.820.2▲ 7%
Theft and robbery8.46.5▲ 21%

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%
Leadgate156.7▲ 13%
Blackhill127.2▲ 18%
Consett123.2▲ 18%
Delves Lane102.4▲ 65%
Benfieldside80▲ 46%
Shotley Bridge62.5▲ 10%
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 Blackhill a safe area?

Blackhill had about 127.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 58 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Blackhill?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (339), followed by shoplifting (181) and anti-social behaviour (167).