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Crime in Low Etherley

Low Etherley had 40 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 71.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 108th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 37% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 135% on the three months before.

DL14, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Low Etherley

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71.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
108 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+135%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common15 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Mar 5 Apr 5 May 9 Jun 22 Jul 9 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1538%
burglary820%
public order615%
anti-social behaviour410%
vehicle crime38%
criminal damage25%
theft25%

Low Etherley against County Durham

TypeLow Etherley per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence26.840.3–
Burglary14.34–
Vehicle crime5.42.9–
Anti-social behaviour7.120.2–
Theft and robbery3.66.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
West Auckland281.5▲ 13%
St Helen Auckland226.8▲ 14%
Low Etherley71.5▲ 135%
Toft Hill67.9▲ 100%
High Etherley57.2▲ 113%
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 Low Etherley a safe area?

Low Etherley had about 71.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 108 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Low Etherley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (15), followed by burglary (8) and public order (6).