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Crime in Kimblesworth

Kimblesworth had 49 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 105.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 76th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 22% on the three months before.

DH2, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Kimblesworth

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105.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
76 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-22%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common19 in 3 months

Month by month

17 Apr 20 May 26 Jun 20 Jul 16 Aug 13 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1939%
anti-social behaviour1531%
criminal damage714%
other crime24%
theft24%
drugs24%
vehicle crime12%
burglary12%

Kimblesworth against County Durham

TypeKimblesworth per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence4141.7▼ 27%
Burglary2.24.2–
Vehicle crime2.22.8–
Anti-social behaviour32.418.5▲ 25%
Theft and robbery4.36.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sacriston115.3▲ 6%
Kimblesworth105.8▼ 22%
Pity Me87.1▲ 4%
Newton Hall83.6▲ 20%
Witton Gilbert44.6▲ 21%
Chester Moor44.3▼ 13%
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 Kimblesworth a safe area?

Kimblesworth had about 105.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 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 Kimblesworth?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (19), followed by anti-social behaviour (15) and criminal damage (7).