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Crime in West Cornforth

West Cornforth had 95 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 156.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 36th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 37% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 48% on the three months before.

DL17, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of West Cornforth

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156.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
36 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+48%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common38 in 3 months

Month by month

19 Mar 20 Apr 25 May 39 Jun 27 Jul 29 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3840%
criminal damage1617%
vehicle crime1011%
burglary99%
public order77%
anti-social behaviour66%
other crime55%
theft44%

West Cornforth against County Durham

TypeWest Cornforth per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence62.740.3▲ 52%
Burglary14.84–
Vehicle crime16.52.9–
Anti-social behaviour9.920.2–
Theft and robbery6.66.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ferryhill248.1▲ 5%
Ferryhill Station180.8▼ 8%
West Cornforth156.7▲ 48%
Parkhill126.9▼ 17%
Coxhoe119.5▲ 11%
Chilton Lane118.8▼ 17%
Cornforth103.6▲ 45%
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 West Cornforth a safe area?

West Cornforth had about 156.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 36 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Cornforth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (38), followed by criminal damage (16) and vehicle crime (10).