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Crime in Shotley Bridge

Shotley Bridge had 101 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 62.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 116th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 45% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

DH8, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Shotley Bridge

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62.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
116 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common38 in 3 months

Month by month

20 Mar 40 Apr 32 May 30 Jun 39 Jul 32 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3838%
anti-social behaviour2929%
criminal damage1212%
public order88%
theft55%
vehicle crime44%
other crime33%
burglary22%

Shotley Bridge against County Durham

TypeShotley Bridge per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence23.540.3▲ 9%
Burglary1.24–
Vehicle crime2.52.9–
Anti-social behaviour17.920.2▲ 4%
Theft and robbery3.16.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Blackhill127.2▲ 18%
Consett123.2▲ 18%
Benfieldside80▲ 46%
Shotley Bridge62.5▲ 10%
The Dene33.3▲ 50%
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 Shotley Bridge a safe area?

Shotley Bridge had about 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 116 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Shotley Bridge?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (38), followed by anti-social behaviour (29) and criminal damage (12).