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Crime

Crime in Castleside

Castleside had 49 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 61.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 117th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 46% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 12% on the three months before.

DH8, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Castleside

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61.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
117 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-12%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common21 in 3 months

Month by month

16 Mar 13 Apr 27 May 17 Jun 18 Jul 14 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2143%
anti-social behaviour1531%
criminal damage816%
theft24%
drugs12%
shoplifting12%
burglary12%

Castleside against County Durham

TypeCastleside per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence26.440.3▼ 12%
Burglary1.34–
Vehicle crime02.9–
Anti-social behaviour18.920.2▲ 25%
Theft and robbery2.56.5–

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%
Blackhill127.2▲ 18%
Consett123.2▲ 18%
Delves Lane102.4▲ 65%
Benfieldside80▲ 46%
Shotley Bridge62.5▲ 10%
Castleside61.7▼ 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 Castleside a safe area?

Castleside had about 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 117 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Castleside?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (21), followed by anti-social behaviour (15) and criminal damage (8).