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Crime

Crime in High Etherley

High Etherley had 32 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 57.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 118th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 50% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 113% on the three months before.

DL14, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of High Etherley

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57.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
118 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+113%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common11 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 5 Apr 5 May 8 Jun 18 Jul 6 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1134%
burglary825%
anti-social behaviour413%
public order413%
criminal damage26%
vehicle crime26%
theft13%

High Etherley against County Durham

TypeHigh Etherley per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence19.740.3–
Burglary14.34–
Vehicle crime3.62.9–
Anti-social behaviour7.120.2–
Theft and robbery1.86.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
West Auckland281.5▲ 13%
St Helen Auckland226.8▲ 14%
Evenwood106.9▲ 44%
Low Etherley71.5▲ 135%
Toft Hill67.9▲ 100%
High Etherley57.2▲ 113%
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 High Etherley a safe area?

High Etherley had about 57.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 118 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in High Etherley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (11), followed by burglary (8) and anti-social behaviour (4).