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Crime in Thornley

Thornley had 93 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 125.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 61st of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 10% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

DH6, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Thornley

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125.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
61 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common28 in 3 months

Month by month

32 Mar 16 Apr 32 May 25 Jun 37 Jul 31 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting2830%
violence2224%
criminal damage1920%
anti-social behaviour66%
theft55%
burglary44%
public order33%
vehicle crime22%

Thornley against County Durham

TypeThornley per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence29.840.3▲ 16%
Burglary5.44–
Vehicle crime2.72.9–
Anti-social behaviour8.120.2▼ 54%
Theft and robbery8.16.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Shotton Colliery195.3▲ 37%
Wheatley Hill145.3▲ 2%
Quarrington Hill127.8▼ 4%
Thornley125.9▲ 16%
Sherburn Hill117.8▲ 33%
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 Thornley a safe area?

Thornley had about 125.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 61 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Thornley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (28), followed by violence (22) and criminal damage (19).