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Crime in Browney

Browney had 132 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 82.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 99th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 28% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 20% on the three months before.

DH7, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Browney

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82.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
99 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-20%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common58 in 3 months

Month by month

58 Mar 58 Apr 50 May 34 Jun 53 Jul 45 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5844%
anti-social behaviour2116%
criminal damage1713%
public order1310%
theft86%
vehicle crime54%
shoplifting43%
drugs32%

Browney against County Durham

TypeBrowney per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence36.240.3▼ 11%
Burglary0.64–
Vehicle crime3.12.9–
Anti-social behaviour13.120.2▼ 32%
Theft and robbery56.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Brandon108.4▲ 3%
Meadowfield106.6▼ 13%
Browney82.4▼ 20%
Langley Moor70.2▼ 17%
Merryoaks34.5▼ 30%
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 Browney a safe area?

Browney had about 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 99 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Browney?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (58), followed by anti-social behaviour (21) and criminal damage (17).