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Crime in New Hunwick

New Hunwick had 33 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 69.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 113th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 65% on the three months before.

DL15, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of New Hunwick

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69.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
113 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+65%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common21 in 3 months

Month by month

13 Mar 3 Apr 4 May 4 Jun 7 Jul 22 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour2164%
violence39%
criminal damage26%
other crime26%
burglary26%
vehicle crime13%
drugs13%
public order13%

New Hunwick against County Durham

TypeNew Hunwick per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence6.340.3–
Burglary4.24–
Vehicle crime2.12.9–
Anti-social behaviour44.420.2–
Theft and robbery06.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sunnybrow187.1▼ 10%
Willington173.7▼ 10%
Crook122.2▲ 5%
Howden-le-Wear95.7▲ 66%
New Hunwick69.8▲ 65%
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 New Hunwick a safe area?

New Hunwick had about 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 113 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in New Hunwick?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (21), followed by violence (3) and criminal damage (2).