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Crime in Whitesmocks

Whitesmocks had 98 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 98.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 85th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 13% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

DH1, County Durham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Whitesmocks

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98.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
85 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common37 in 3 months

Month by month

27 Mar 34 Apr 33 May 34 Jun 28 Jul 36 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Whitesmocks. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3738%
anti-social behaviour1717%
public order1616%
criminal damage88%
drugs66%
burglary55%
theft55%
vehicle crime22%

Whitesmocks against County Durham

TypeWhitesmocks per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence37.340.3▼ 3%
Burglary54–
Vehicle crime22.9–
Anti-social behaviour17.120.2▲ 13%
Theft and robbery56.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Crossgate178.2▼ 11%
Framwellgate Moor154▼ 8%
Durham134.7▼ 6%
Aykley Heads112.9▲ 18%
Whitesmocks98.8▲ 4%
Neville's Cross47.6▼ 28%
Crossgate Moor30.4▼ 30%
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 Whitesmocks a safe area?

Whitesmocks had about 98.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 85 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Whitesmocks?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (37), followed by anti-social behaviour (17) and public order (16).