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Crime in Haswell

Haswell had 30 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 65.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 115th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 42% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 27% on the three months before.

DH6, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Haswell

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65.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
115 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-27%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common15 in 3 months

Month by month

18 Mar 14 Apr 9 May 8 Jun 10 Jul 12 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1550%
criminal damage413%
anti-social behaviour310%
public order27%
burglary27%
other crime27%
weapons13%
vehicle crime13%

Haswell against County Durham

TypeHaswell per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence32.940.3▼ 32%
Burglary4.44–
Vehicle crime2.22.9–
Anti-social behaviour6.620.2–
Theft and robbery06.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Shotton Colliery195.3▲ 37%
Murton193.9▼ 8%
South Hetton140.4▲ 3%
Thornley125.9▲ 16%
Easington Lane94.8▼ 2%
Easington78.80%
Haswell65.8▼ 27%
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 Haswell a safe area?

Haswell had about 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 115 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Haswell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (15), followed by criminal damage (4) and anti-social behaviour (3).