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Crime in Cockfield

Cockfield had 46 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 122.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 66th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 7% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 24% on the three months before.

DL13, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Cockfield

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122.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
66 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+24%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common19 in 3 months

Month by month

19 Mar 8 Apr 10 May 12 Jun 23 Jul 11 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1941%
anti-social behaviour920%
shoplifting511%
public order37%
theft24%
other crime24%
criminal damage24%
drugs12%

Cockfield against County Durham

TypeCockfield per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence50.440.3▲ 27%
Burglary2.74–
Vehicle crime2.72.9–
Anti-social behaviour23.920.2▼ 25%
Theft and robbery5.36.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Cockfield122.1▲ 24%
Evenwood106.9▲ 44%
Toft Hill67.9▲ 100%
High Etherley57.2▲ 113%
Staindrop31.4▼ 6%
Butterknowle7.6▼ 67%
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 Cockfield a safe area?

Cockfield had about 122.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 66 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cockfield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (19), followed by anti-social behaviour (9) and shoplifting (5).