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Crime in Durham

Durham had 1,226 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 134.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 51st of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 18% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.

DH1, County Durham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Durham

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134.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
51 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-6%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common366 in 3 months

Month by month

420 Mar 448 Apr 432 May 385 Jun 423 Jul 418 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence36630%
shoplifting23219%
anti-social behaviour20116%
public order14412%
criminal damage897%
theft595%
burglary363%
other crime292%

Durham against County Durham

TypeDurham per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence40.240.3▼ 5%
Burglary44▼ 37%
Vehicle crime2.42.9▼ 49%
Anti-social behaviour22.120.2▼ 19%
Theft and robbery8.96.5▼ 13%

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%
Aykley Heads112.9▲ 18%
Neville's Cross47.6▼ 28%
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 Durham a safe area?

Durham had about 134.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 51 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Durham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (366), followed by shoplifting (232) and anti-social behaviour (201).