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Crime in Leadgate

Leadgate had 718 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 156.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 37th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 37% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

DH8, County Durham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Leadgate

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156.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
37 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common268 in 3 months

Month by month

160 Mar 259 Apr 215 May 175 Jun 284 Jul 259 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Leadgate. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence26837%
shoplifting14420%
anti-social behaviour11015%
public order517%
criminal damage477%
theft385%
other crime142%
vehicle crime132%

Leadgate against County Durham

TypeLeadgate per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence58.540.3▲ 29%
Burglary24▼ 59%
Vehicle crime2.82.9▼ 54%
Anti-social behaviour2420.2▲ 4%
Theft and robbery10.36.50%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Templetown162.3▼ 5%
Leadgate156.7▲ 13%
Blackhill127.2▲ 18%
Consett123.2▲ 18%
Delves Lane102.4▲ 65%
The Dene33.3▲ 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 Leadgate a safe area?

Leadgate had about 156.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 37 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Leadgate?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (268), followed by shoplifting (144) and anti-social behaviour (110).