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Crime in Shincliffe

Shincliffe had 16 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 27.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 139th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 76% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 20% on the three months before.

DH1, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Shincliffe

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27.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
139 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-20%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common9 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Mar 8 Apr 5 May 3 Jun 8 Jul 5 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence956%
anti-social behaviour213%
other crime16%
theft16%
vehicle crime16%
shoplifting16%
criminal damage16%

Shincliffe against County Durham

TypeShincliffe per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence15.240.3–
Burglary04–
Vehicle crime1.72.9–
Anti-social behaviour3.420.2–
Theft and robbery1.76.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Claypath776.9▼ 2%
Elvet186▼ 7%
Crossgate178.2▼ 11%
Gilesgate163.3▼ 2%
Durham134.7▼ 6%
Shincliffe27.1▼ 20%
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 Shincliffe a safe area?

Shincliffe had about 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 139 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Shincliffe?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (9), followed by anti-social behaviour (2) and other crime (1).