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Crime in Brasside

Brasside had 45 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 43.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 128th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 62% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 29% on the three months before.

DH1, County Durham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Brasside

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43.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
128 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+29%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common28 in 3 months

Month by month

12 Mar 8 Apr 15 May 16 Jun 20 Jul 9 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Brasside. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2862%
other crime920%
shoplifting49%
public order24%
criminal damage12%
drugs12%

Brasside against County Durham

TypeBrasside per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence2740.3▲ 75%
Burglary04–
Vehicle crime02.9–
Anti-social behaviour020.2–
Theft and robbery06.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Gilesgate163.3▼ 2%
Framwellgate Moor154▼ 8%
Carrville124.7▲ 4%
Aykley Heads112.9▲ 18%
Pity Me91▲ 11%
Newton Hall80.5▲ 12%
Brasside43.5▲ 29%
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 Brasside a safe area?

Brasside had about 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 128 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Brasside?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (28), followed by other crime (9) and shoplifting (4).