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Crime in Craghead

Craghead had 64 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 155.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 38th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 37% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

DH9, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Craghead

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155.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
38 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common30 in 3 months

Month by month

16 Mar 14 Apr 25 May 17 Jun 25 Jul 22 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3047%
anti-social behaviour813%
criminal damage813%
burglary58%
theft46%
public order35%
vehicle crime23%
other crime23%

Craghead against County Durham

TypeCraghead per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence73.140.3▲ 36%
Burglary12.24–
Vehicle crime4.92.9–
Anti-social behaviour19.520.2▼ 38%
Theft and robbery9.76.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Stanley164.6▲ 10%
Quaking Houses160.8▲ 17%
Craghead155.9▲ 16%
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 Craghead a safe area?

Craghead had about 155.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 38 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Craghead?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (30), followed by anti-social behaviour (8) and criminal damage (8).