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Crime in Chilton

Chilton had 220 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 187.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 64% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

DL17, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Chilton

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187.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common58 in 3 months

Month by month

76 Mar 59 Apr 52 May 50 Jun 98 Jul 72 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5826%
shoplifting5123%
anti-social behaviour3717%
vehicle crime209%
criminal damage167%
public order94%
theft84%
burglary84%

Chilton against County Durham

TypeChilton per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence49.440.3▲ 14%
Burglary6.84▼ 27%
Vehicle crime172.9–
Anti-social behaviour31.520.2▲ 28%
Theft and robbery7.76.5▼ 25%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ferryhill248.1▲ 5%
Chilton187.4▲ 18%
Ferryhill Station180.8▼ 8%
Newton Aycliffe178▲ 7%
Chilton Lane118.8▼ 17%
Coundon106.6▲ 16%
Kirk Merrington49.3▲ 86%
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 Chilton a safe area?

Chilton had about 187.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Chilton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (58), followed by shoplifting (51) and anti-social behaviour (37).