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Crime in Chilton Lane

Chilton Lane had 78 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 118.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 68th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 17% on the three months before.

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

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118.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
68 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-17%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common23 in 3 months

Month by month

30 Mar 31 Apr 33 May 23 Jun 34 Jul 21 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2329%
public order1114%
anti-social behaviour1013%
criminal damage912%
vehicle crime810%
burglary56%
drugs45%
theft34%

Chilton Lane against County Durham

TypeChilton Lane per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence3540.3▼ 48%
Burglary7.64–
Vehicle crime12.22.9–
Anti-social behaviour15.220.2▼ 41%
Theft and robbery6.16.5–

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%
West Cornforth156.7▲ 48%
Chilton Lane118.8▼ 17%
Cornforth103.6▲ 45%
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 Lane a safe area?

Chilton Lane had about 118.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 68 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Chilton Lane?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (23), followed by public order (11) and anti-social behaviour (10).