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Crime in South Pelaw

South Pelaw had 1,013 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 133.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 53rd of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 17% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

DH2, County Durham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of South Pelaw

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133.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
53 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common301 in 3 months

Month by month

355 Mar 331 Apr 379 May 328 Jun 341 Jul 344 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence30130%
anti-social behaviour22722%
criminal damage13313%
shoplifting12813%
public order747%
theft555%
burglary303%
vehicle crime222%

South Pelaw against County Durham

TypeSouth Pelaw per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence39.840.3▼ 1%
Burglary44▼ 27%
Vehicle crime2.92.9▼ 24%
Anti-social behaviour3020.20%
Theft and robbery8.56.5▼ 9%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chester-le-Street136.6▼ 5%
South Pelaw133.8▼ 5%
Pelton131.8▲ 10%
Pelton Fell92.9▼ 13%
Perkinsville80.2▲ 1%
Vigo58.6▼ 4%
Barley Mow52.2▼ 14%
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 South Pelaw a safe area?

South Pelaw had about 133.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 53 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in South Pelaw?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (301), followed by anti-social behaviour (227) and criminal damage (133).