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Crime in Murton

Murton had 369 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 193.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 70% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 8% on the three months before.

SR7, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Murton

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193.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-8%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common110 in 3 months

Month by month

114 Mar 125 Apr 160 May 107 Jun 134 Jul 128 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11030%
shoplifting6718%
anti-social behaviour5314%
criminal damage4813%
public order267%
burglary154%
theft154%
vehicle crime113%

Murton against County Durham

TypeMurton per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence57.840.3▼ 4%
Burglary7.94▼ 40%
Vehicle crime5.82.9▼ 52%
Anti-social behaviour27.820.2▲ 8%
Theft and robbery12.66.5▲ 26%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Dawdon252.6▲ 43%
Murton193.9▼ 8%
South Hetton140.4▲ 3%
Easington Lane94.8▼ 2%
Hetton-le-Hole85▲ 7%
Easington78.80%
Haswell65.8▼ 27%
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 Murton a safe area?

Murton had about 193.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Murton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (110), followed by shoplifting (67) and anti-social behaviour (53).