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Crime in Templetown

Templetown had 333 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 162.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 33rd of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 42% above the middle County Durham area. Its figures are pushed up because it sits next to the city centre, where visitors and workers outnumber residents. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

DH8, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Templetown

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162.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
33 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
shopliftingmost common97 in 3 months

Month by month

87 Mar 161 Apr 102 May 80 Jun 115 Jul 138 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting9729%
violence8526%
anti-social behaviour5617%
criminal damage258%
public order258%
theft227%
burglary62%
vehicle crime52%

Templetown against County Durham

TypeTempletown per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence41.440.3▲ 2%
Burglary2.94–
Vehicle crime2.42.9▼ 55%
Anti-social behaviour27.320.2▼ 28%
Theft and robbery13.26.5▲ 13%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Templetown162.3▼ 5%
Leadgate156.7▲ 13%
Blackhill127.2▲ 18%
Consett123.2▲ 18%
Delves Lane102.4▲ 65%
Benfieldside80▲ 46%
Castleside61.7▼ 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 Templetown a safe area?

Templetown had about 162.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 33 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting. Its figures include part of the busy city centre.

What is the most common crime in Templetown?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (97), followed by violence (85) and anti-social behaviour (56).