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Crime in Perkinsville

Perkinsville had 523 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 85 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 101st of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 22% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 12% on the three months before.

DH2, County Durham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Perkinsville

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85crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
101 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+12%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common185 in 3 months

Month by month

158 Apr 168 May 141 Jun 185 Jul 167 Aug 171 Sep

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Perkinsville. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence18535%
anti-social behaviour14428%
criminal damage8015%
public order245%
vehicle crime183%
other crime173%
burglary173%
theft163%

Perkinsville against County Durham

TypePerkinsville per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence30.141.7▲ 38%
Burglary2.84.2▼ 41%
Vehicle crime2.92.8▲ 29%
Anti-social behaviour23.418.5▲ 7%
Theft and robbery3.36.3▼ 20%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Pelton136.6▲ 33%
South Pelaw134.6▼ 2%
Newfield114.9▲ 21%
High Handenhold106.1▲ 91%
Perkinsville85▲ 12%
Barley Mow51▼ 14%
Ouston50.2▲ 37%
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 Perkinsville a safe area?

Perkinsville had about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 101 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Perkinsville?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (185), followed by anti-social behaviour (144) and criminal damage (80).