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Crime in Delves Lane

Delves Lane had 157 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 102.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 84th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 10% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 65% on the three months before.

DH8, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Delves Lane

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102.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
84 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+65%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common96 in 3 months

Month by month

23 Mar 30 Apr 42 May 42 Jun 55 Jul 60 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9661%
anti-social behaviour2516%
public order128%
criminal damage85%
vehicle crime43%
shoplifting32%
other crime32%
drugs32%

Delves Lane against County Durham

TypeDelves Lane per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence62.640.3▲ 109%
Burglary04–
Vehicle crime2.62.9–
Anti-social behaviour16.320.2▲ 150%
Theft and robbery1.36.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Templetown162.3▼ 5%
Leadgate156.7▲ 13%
Greencroft144.4▲ 17%
Blackhill127.2▲ 18%
Consett123.2▲ 18%
Delves Lane102.4▲ 65%
Benfieldside80▲ 46%
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 Delves Lane a safe area?

Delves Lane had about 102.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 84 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Delves Lane?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (96), followed by anti-social behaviour (25) and public order (12).