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Crime

Crime in Witton Gilbert

Witton Gilbert had 32 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 40.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 130th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 64% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 3% on the three months before.

DH7, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Witton Gilbert

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40.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
130 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-3%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common16 in 3 months

Month by month

18 Mar 9 Apr 6 May 14 Jun 9 Jul 9 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1650%
anti-social behaviour413%
shoplifting413%
vehicle crime39%
theft26%
public order13%
burglary13%
criminal damage13%

Witton Gilbert against County Durham

TypeWitton Gilbert per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence20.440.3▲ 7%
Burglary1.34–
Vehicle crime3.82.9–
Anti-social behaviour5.120.2–
Theft and robbery2.56.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Framwellgate Moor154▼ 8%
Bearpark142.9▲ 5%
Kimblesworth133.9▲ 11%
Sacriston116.1▲ 4%
Pity Me91▲ 11%
Langley Park83.4▼ 15%
Witton Gilbert40.8▼ 3%
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 Witton Gilbert a safe area?

Witton Gilbert had about 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 130 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Witton Gilbert?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (16), followed by anti-social behaviour (4) and shoplifting (4).