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Crime in Parkhill

Parkhill had 91 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 126.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 59th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 17% on the three months before.

DH6, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Parkhill

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126.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
59 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-17%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common28 in 3 months

Month by month

35 Mar 35 Apr 39 May 32 Jun 40 Jul 19 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2831%
anti-social behaviour1820%
shoplifting1314%
criminal damage1112%
public order89%
other crime55%
theft55%
burglary22%

Parkhill against County Durham

TypeParkhill per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence39.140.3▼ 24%
Burglary2.84–
Vehicle crime1.42.9–
Anti-social behaviour25.120.2▼ 44%
Theft and robbery76.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
West Cornforth156.7▲ 48%
Kelloe133▲ 16%
Quarrington Hill127.8▼ 4%
Parkhill126.9▼ 17%
Coxhoe119.5▲ 11%
Bowburn108.1▼ 13%
Cornforth103.6▲ 45%
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 Parkhill a safe area?

Parkhill had about 126.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 59 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Parkhill?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (28), followed by anti-social behaviour (18) and shoplifting (13).