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Crime in Sherburn

Sherburn had 97 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 125.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 62nd of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 10% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 94% on the three months before.

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

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125.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
62 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+94%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common29 in 3 months

Month by month

18 Mar 16 Apr 16 May 33 Jun 41 Jul 23 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2930%
anti-social behaviour2324%
criminal damage1515%
burglary66%
public order55%
vehicle crime55%
shoplifting55%
theft44%

Sherburn against County Durham

TypeSherburn per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence37.640.3▲ 123%
Burglary7.84–
Vehicle crime6.52.9–
Anti-social behaviour29.920.2▲ 64%
Theft and robbery6.56.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Gilesgate163.3▼ 2%
Sherburn125.9▲ 94%
Carrville124.7▲ 4%
Sherburn Hill117.8▲ 33%
Belmont70.3▼ 1%
High Pittington29▼ 50%
High Shincliffe18.6▲ 10%
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 Sherburn a safe area?

Sherburn had about 125.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 62 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sherburn?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (29), followed by anti-social behaviour (23) and criminal damage (15).