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Crime

Crime in High Shincliffe

High Shincliffe had 11 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 18.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 142nd of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 84% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

DH1, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of High Shincliffe

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18.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
142 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common5 in 3 months

Month by month

1 Mar 4 Apr 5 May 2 Jun 6 Jul 3 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence545%
anti-social behaviour218%
other crime19%
theft19%
vehicle crime19%
shoplifting19%

High Shincliffe against County Durham

TypeHigh Shincliffe per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence8.540.3–
Burglary04–
Vehicle crime1.72.9–
Anti-social behaviour3.420.2–
Theft and robbery1.76.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Claypath776.9▼ 2%
Elvet186▼ 7%
Gilesgate163.3▼ 2%
Sherburn125.9▲ 94%
Bowburn108.1▼ 13%
Shincliffe27.1▼ 20%
High Shincliffe18.6▲ 10%
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 Shincliffe a safe area?

High Shincliffe had about 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 142 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in High Shincliffe?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (5), followed by anti-social behaviour (2) and other crime (1).