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Crime in Burnhope

Burnhope had 20 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 49.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 125th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 57% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 37% on the three months before.

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

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49.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
125 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-37%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common13 in 3 months

Month by month

11 Mar 6 Apr 15 May 11 Jun 5 Jul 4 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1365%
vehicle crime210%
criminal damage210%
other crime15%
anti-social behaviour15%
public order15%

Burnhope against County Durham

TypeBurnhope per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence32.140.3▲ 30%
Burglary04–
Vehicle crime4.92.9–
Anti-social behaviour2.520.2–
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
New Kyo172.7▲ 21%
Annfield Plain166.7▲ 6%
Quaking Houses160.8▲ 17%
Craghead155.9▲ 16%
Langley Park83.4▼ 15%
Burnhope49.3▼ 37%
Lanchester41.4▲ 2%
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 Burnhope a safe area?

Burnhope had about 49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 125 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Burnhope?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (13), followed by vehicle crime (2) and criminal damage (2).