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Crime in Gilesgate

Gilesgate had 398 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 163.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 32nd of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 43% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

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

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163.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
32 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
shopliftingmost common148 in 3 months

Month by month

137 Mar 136 Apr 132 May 132 Jun 133 Jul 133 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting14837%
violence10025%
anti-social behaviour4812%
public order297%
criminal damage246%
theft174%
burglary82%
vehicle crime82%

Gilesgate against County Durham

TypeGilesgate per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence4140.3▲ 15%
Burglary3.34▼ 65%
Vehicle crime3.32.9▼ 56%
Anti-social behaviour19.720.2▼ 23%
Theft and robbery9.46.5▼ 23%

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%
Carrville124.7▲ 4%
Belmont70.3▼ 1%
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 Gilesgate a safe area?

Gilesgate had about 163.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 32 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Gilesgate?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (148), followed by violence (100) and anti-social behaviour (48).