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Crime in Sleepy Valley

Sleepy Valley had 78 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 104.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 81st of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 8% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 77% on the three months before.

DH9, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Sleepy Valley

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104.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
81 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+77%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common30 in 3 months

Month by month

15 Mar 18 Apr 11 May 24 Jun 27 Jul 27 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3038%
anti-social behaviour1621%
public order79%
criminal damage79%
theft79%
burglary79%
vehicle crime34%
drugs11%

Sleepy Valley against County Durham

TypeSleepy Valley per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence40.340.3▲ 20%
Burglary9.44–
Vehicle crime42.9–
Anti-social behaviour21.520.2–
Theft and robbery9.46.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Stanley164.6▲ 10%
Sleepy Valley104.8▲ 77%
Tantobie98.1▲ 66%
Tanfield Lea95.9▲ 79%
Flint Hill84.4▲ 8%
Burnopfield70.7▲ 15%
Hobson39.9▼ 12%
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 Sleepy Valley a safe area?

Sleepy Valley had about 104.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 81 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sleepy Valley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (30), followed by anti-social behaviour (16) and public order (7).