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Crime in Ouston

Ouston had 85 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 45.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 127th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 60% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 27% on the three months before.

DH2, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Ouston

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45.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
127 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+27%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common32 in 3 months

Month by month

16 Mar 24 Apr 27 May 17 Jun 34 Jul 34 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour3238%
violence2327%
criminal damage1315%
other crime34%
theft34%
vehicle crime34%
burglary34%
public order22%

Ouston against County Durham

TypeOuston per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence12.440.3▲ 15%
Burglary1.64–
Vehicle crime1.62.9–
Anti-social behaviour17.320.2▲ 28%
Theft and robbery1.66.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Pelton131.8▲ 10%
Portobello81.5▼ 24%
Perkinsville80.2▲ 1%
Birtley75.9▼ 5%
Vigo58.6▼ 4%
Barley Mow52.2▼ 14%
Ouston45.9▲ 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 Ouston a safe area?

Ouston had about 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 127 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 Ouston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (32), followed by violence (23) and criminal damage (13).