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Crime in High Pittington

High Pittington had 16 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 29 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 138th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 75% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 50% on the three months before.

DH6, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of High Pittington

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29crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
138 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-50%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common7 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 12 Apr 5 May 7 Jul 4 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence744%
theft213%
other crime213%
anti-social behaviour213%
burglary16%
drugs16%
criminal damage16%

High Pittington against County Durham

TypeHigh Pittington per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence13.240.3–
Burglary04–
Vehicle crime02.9–
Anti-social behaviour5.320.2–
Theft and robbery5.36.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
West Rainton135.9▼ 8%
Sherburn125.9▲ 94%
Carrville124.7▲ 4%
Sherburn Hill117.8▲ 33%
East Rainton105▲ 18%
Belmont70.3▼ 1%
High Pittington29▼ 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 High Pittington a safe area?

High Pittington had about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 138 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in High Pittington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (7), followed by theft (2) and other crime (2).