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Crime in Crossgate

Crossgate had 564 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 178.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 56% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 11% on the three months before.

DH1, County Durham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Crossgate

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178.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
22 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-11%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common166 in 3 months

Month by month

218 Mar 219 Apr 196 May 165 Jun 198 Jul 201 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Crossgate. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence16629%
anti-social behaviour10619%
public order8816%
shoplifting7113%
criminal damage427%
theft275%
burglary214%
other crime102%

Crossgate against County Durham

TypeCrossgate per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence52.540.3▼ 17%
Burglary6.64▼ 16%
Vehicle crime2.82.9▼ 44%
Anti-social behaviour33.520.2▼ 18%
Theft and robbery13.36.5▼ 5%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Claypath776.9▼ 2%
Elvet186▼ 7%
Crossgate178.2▼ 11%
Durham134.7▼ 6%
Neville's Cross47.6▼ 28%
Merryoaks34.5▼ 30%
Crossgate Moor30.4▼ 30%
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 Crossgate a safe area?

Crossgate had about 178.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 22 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Crossgate?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (166), followed by anti-social behaviour (106) and public order (88).