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Crime in Dawdon

Dawdon had 472 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 252.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 121% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 43% on the three months before.

SR7, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Dawdon

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252.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+43%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common181 in 3 months

Month by month

101 Mar 107 Apr 123 May 125 Jun 187 Jul 160 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour18138%
violence10823%
shoplifting5612%
criminal damage419%
theft225%
public order214%
burglary123%
vehicle crime112%

Dawdon against County Durham

TypeDawdon per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence57.840.3▲ 26%
Burglary6.44–
Vehicle crime5.92.9▲ 10%
Anti-social behaviour96.920.2▲ 135%
Theft and robbery13.96.5▲ 63%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Easington Colliery278.9▲ 17%
Dawdon252.6▲ 43%
Murton193.9▼ 8%
Seaham169.3▲ 34%
Ryhope143.3▲ 59%
Ryhope Colliery107▲ 45%
Easington78.80%
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 Dawdon a safe area?

Dawdon had about 252.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Dawdon?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (181), followed by violence (108) and shoplifting (56).