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Crime in Catchgate

Catchgate had 432 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 136.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 47th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 20% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

DH9, County Durham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Catchgate

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136.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
47 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common186 in 3 months

Month by month

135 Mar 130 Apr 141 May 149 Jun 157 Jul 126 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence18643%
anti-social behaviour7517%
criminal damage4310%
public order297%
theft246%
vehicle crime174%
shoplifting174%
burglary174%

Catchgate against County Durham

TypeCatchgate per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence58.840.3▲ 16%
Burglary5.44▲ 21%
Vehicle crime5.42.9▼ 41%
Anti-social behaviour23.720.2▲ 9%
Theft and robbery8.56.5▲ 35%

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%
Greencroft144.4▲ 17%
Catchgate136.7▲ 6%
Harelaw126.9▲ 14%
Flint Hill84.4▲ 8%
Dipton79.70%
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 Catchgate a safe area?

Catchgate had about 136.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 47 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Catchgate?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (186), followed by anti-social behaviour (75) and criminal damage (43).