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Crime in High Handenhold

High Handenhold had 103 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 108.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 76th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 124% on the three months before.

DH2, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of High Handenhold

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108.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
76 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+124%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common41 in 3 months

Month by month

16 Mar 16 Apr 14 May 23 Jun 48 Jul 32 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4140%
anti-social behaviour2221%
criminal damage1212%
public order77%
burglary66%
theft55%
other crime55%
shoplifting22%

High Handenhold against County Durham

TypeHigh Handenhold per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence43.140.3▲ 95%
Burglary6.34–
Vehicle crime02.9–
Anti-social behaviour23.120.2–
Theft and robbery6.36.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Pelton131.8▲ 10%
Newfield117.1▲ 38%
High Handenhold108.2▲ 124%
Perkinsville80.2▲ 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 High Handenhold a safe area?

High Handenhold had about 108.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 76 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in High Handenhold?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (41), followed by anti-social behaviour (22) and criminal damage (12).