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Crime in The Dene

The Dene had 24 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 33.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 134th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 71% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 50% on the three months before.

DH8, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of The Dene

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33.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
134 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+50%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common9 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 5 Apr 7 May 3 Jun 12 Jul 9 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence938%
criminal damage417%
anti-social behaviour417%
public order28%
other crime28%
theft28%
burglary14%

The Dene against County Durham

TypeThe Dene per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence12.540.3–
Burglary1.44–
Vehicle crime02.9–
Anti-social behaviour5.620.2–
Theft and robbery2.86.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Benfieldside80▲ 46%
Low Westwood53.2▲ 44%
Blackhall Mill41▲ 13%
Hamsterley38.7▲ 13%
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 The Dene a safe area?

The Dene had about 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 134 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in The Dene?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (9), followed by criminal damage (4) and anti-social behaviour (4).