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Crime in Pelton

Pelton had 190 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 131.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 55th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 15% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

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

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131.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
55 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common63 in 3 months

Month by month

75 Mar 51 Apr 46 May 51 Jun 72 Jul 67 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6333%
anti-social behaviour5629%
criminal damage3619%
public order126%
theft84%
other crime63%
burglary32%
vehicle crime21%

Pelton against County Durham

TypePelton per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence43.740.30%
Burglary2.14–
Vehicle crime1.42.9–
Anti-social behaviour38.820.2▲ 44%
Theft and robbery6.96.5–

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%
Newfield117.1▲ 38%
High Handenhold108.2▲ 124%
Pelton Fell92.9▼ 13%
Perkinsville80.2▲ 1%
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 Pelton a safe area?

Pelton had about 131.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 55 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Pelton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (63), followed by anti-social behaviour (56) and criminal damage (36).