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Crime in West Rainton

West Rainton had 81 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 139.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 44th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 28% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 1% on the three months before.

DH4, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of West Rainton

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139.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
44 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-1%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common36 in 3 months

Month by month

22 Apr 32 May 28 Jun 21 Jul 30 Aug 30 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3644%
anti-social behaviour1923%
criminal damage1012%
theft911%
public order45%
vehicle crime11%
burglary11%
other crime11%

West Rainton against County Durham

TypeWest Rainton per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence61.941.7▲ 24%
Burglary1.74.2–
Vehicle crime1.72.8–
Anti-social behaviour32.718.5▲ 27%
Theft and robbery15.56.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
West Rainton139.3▼ 1%
Carrville108.7▼ 13%
East Rainton105▲ 7%
Hetton-le-Hole81▼ 8%
Chilton Moor78.1▼ 1%
High Dubmire57.4▼ 1%
High Pittington36.9▼ 18%
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 Rainton a safe area?

West Rainton had about 139.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 44 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Rainton?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (36), followed by anti-social behaviour (19) and criminal damage (10).