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Crime in Pity Me

Pity Me had 421 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 91 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 91st of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 20% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 11% on the three months before.

DH1, County Durham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Pity Me

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91crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
91 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+11%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common156 in 3 months

Month by month

132 Mar 111 Apr 136 May 142 Jun 146 Jul 133 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence15637%
anti-social behaviour8320%
shoplifting4912%
public order317%
criminal damage276%
theft205%
other crime154%
burglary143%

Pity Me against County Durham

TypePity Me per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence33.740.3▲ 16%
Burglary34▼ 12%
Vehicle crime1.52.9▼ 30%
Anti-social behaviour17.920.2▲ 17%
Theft and robbery5.66.5▲ 53%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Framwellgate Moor154▼ 8%
Kimblesworth133.9▲ 11%
Aykley Heads112.9▲ 18%
Whitesmocks98.8▲ 4%
Pity Me91▲ 11%
Newton Hall80.5▲ 12%
Brasside43.5▲ 29%
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 Pity Me a safe area?

Pity Me had about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 91 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Pity Me?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (156), followed by anti-social behaviour (83) and shoplifting (49).