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Crime in Elvet

Elvet had 589 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 186 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 63% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 7% on the three months before.

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

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186crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-7%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common180 in 3 months

Month by month

200 Mar 220 Apr 214 May 179 Jun 206 Jul 204 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence18031%
anti-social behaviour10818%
public order8915%
shoplifting7112%
criminal damage468%
theft234%
other crime203%
burglary193%

Elvet against County Durham

TypeElvet per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence56.840.3▼ 11%
Burglary64▲ 27%
Vehicle crime2.22.9▼ 67%
Anti-social behaviour34.120.2▼ 22%
Theft and robbery126.5▼ 7%

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%
Gilesgate163.3▼ 2%
Durham134.7▼ 6%
Neville's Cross47.6▼ 28%
Merryoaks34.5▼ 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 Elvet a safe area?

Elvet had about 186 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Elvet?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (180), followed by anti-social behaviour (108) and public order (89).