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Crime in Hobson

Hobson had 46 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 39.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 131st of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 65% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 12% on the three months before.

NE16, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Hobson

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39.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
131 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-12%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common17 in 3 months

Month by month

22 Mar 17 Apr 13 May 24 Jun 11 Jul 11 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1737%
anti-social behaviour715%
criminal damage511%
shoplifting49%
theft37%
drugs24%
public order24%
burglary24%

Hobson against County Durham

TypeHobson per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence14.840.30%
Burglary1.74–
Vehicle crime1.72.9–
Anti-social behaviour6.120.2–
Theft and robbery2.66.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sleepy Valley104.8▲ 77%
Tantobie98.1▲ 66%
Tanfield Lea95.9▲ 79%
Flint Hill84.4▲ 8%
Burnopfield70.7▲ 15%
Rowlands Gill61.5▼ 1%
Hobson39.9▼ 12%
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 Hobson a safe area?

Hobson had about 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 131 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hobson?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (17), followed by anti-social behaviour (7) and criminal damage (5).