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Crime in New Shildon

New Shildon had 355 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 163.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 32nd of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 50% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.

DL4, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of New Shildon

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163.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
32 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-6%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common135 in 3 months

Month by month

114 Apr 148 May 114 Jun 147 Jul 90 Aug 118 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13538%
anti-social behaviour8524%
criminal damage5716%
theft165%
vehicle crime154%
public order113%
burglary113%
shoplifting103%

New Shildon against County Durham

TypeNew Shildon per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence62.141.7▼ 6%
Burglary5.14.2▼ 31%
Vehicle crime6.92.8–
Anti-social behaviour39.118.5▲ 5%
Theft and robbery7.46.3▼ 52%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Coundon Grange286▲ 18%
Shildon216.9▲ 7%
South Church207.5▲ 11%
Eldon Lane200.1▲ 18%
Eldon191.9▲ 31%
New Shildon163.2▼ 6%
Heighington69.9▲ 35%
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 Shildon a safe area?

New Shildon had about 163.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 32 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in New Shildon?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (135), followed by anti-social behaviour (85) and criminal damage (57).