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Crime in Consett

Consett had 990 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 123.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 64th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 8% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

DH8, County Durham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Consett

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123.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
64 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common353 in 3 months

Month by month

217 Mar 330 Apr 292 May 247 Jun 374 Jul 369 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence35336%
shoplifting18218%
anti-social behaviour16417%
criminal damage747%
public order747%
theft535%
vehicle crime253%
burglary202%

Consett against County Durham

TypeConsett per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence43.940.3▲ 23%
Burglary2.54▼ 13%
Vehicle crime3.12.9▼ 40%
Anti-social behaviour20.420.2▲ 4%
Theft and robbery86.5▲ 14%

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%
Leadgate156.7▲ 13%
Blackhill127.2▲ 18%
Consett123.2▲ 18%
Delves Lane102.4▲ 65%
Benfieldside80▲ 46%
Shotley Bridge62.5▲ 10%
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 Consett a safe area?

Consett had about 123.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 64 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Consett?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (353), followed by shoplifting (182) and anti-social behaviour (164).