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Crime in Eldon Lane

Eldon Lane had 233 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 194.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 70% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

DL14, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Eldon Lane

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194.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common91 in 3 months

Month by month

65 Mar 68 Apr 79 May 57 Jun 90 Jul 86 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9139%
criminal damage4519%
anti-social behaviour3816%
public order209%
theft125%
vehicle crime83%
other crime73%
burglary73%

Eldon Lane against County Durham

TypeEldon Lane per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence75.940.3▲ 8%
Burglary5.84–
Vehicle crime6.72.9–
Anti-social behaviour31.720.2▲ 12%
Theft and robbery106.5▲ 20%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Coundon Grange280.8▲ 13%
South Church208.7▲ 8%
Shildon206.2▲ 1%
Eldon Lane194.3▲ 10%
Bishop Auckland178.4▲ 8%
Eldon167.8▲ 4%
Coundon106.6▲ 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 Eldon Lane a safe area?

Eldon Lane had about 194.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Eldon Lane?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (91), followed by criminal damage (45) and anti-social behaviour (38).