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Crime in Hamsterley

Hamsterley had 34 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 38.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 132nd of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 66% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

NE17, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Hamsterley

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38.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
132 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common12 in 3 months

Month by month

2 Mar 10 Apr 18 May 9 Jun 18 Jul 7 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1235%
anti-social behaviour1132%
public order412%
criminal damage412%
theft26%
burglary13%

Hamsterley against County Durham

TypeHamsterley per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence13.740.3–
Burglary1.14–
Vehicle crime02.9–
Anti-social behaviour12.520.2▼ 21%
Theft and robbery2.36.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chopwell67.5▼ 18%
Low Westwood53.2▲ 44%
Blackhall Mill41▲ 13%
Hamsterley38.7▲ 13%
The Dene33.3▲ 50%
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 Hamsterley a safe area?

Hamsterley had about 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 132 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hamsterley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (12), followed by anti-social behaviour (11) and public order (4).