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Crime in Burnopfield

Burnopfield had 156 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 70.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 110th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 38% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

NE16, County Durham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Burnopfield

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70.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
110 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common44 in 3 months

Month by month

50 Mar 51 Apr 35 May 56 Jun 50 Jul 50 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4428%
anti-social behaviour3019%
criminal damage1711%
shoplifting1610%
vehicle crime117%
burglary106%
theft106%
public order96%

Burnopfield against County Durham

TypeBurnopfield per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence19.940.3▲ 16%
Burglary4.54–
Vehicle crime52.9▼ 31%
Anti-social behaviour13.620.2▲ 36%
Theft and robbery5.46.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sleepy Valley104.8▲ 77%
Tantobie98.1▲ 66%
Tanfield Lea95.9▲ 79%
Flint Hill84.4▲ 8%
Burnopfield70.7▲ 15%
Rowlands Gill61.5▼ 1%
Hobson39.9▼ 12%
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 Burnopfield a safe area?

Burnopfield had about 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 110 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Burnopfield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (44), followed by anti-social behaviour (30) and criminal damage (17).