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Crime in Wolsingham

Wolsingham had 40 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 51.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 121st of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 53% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 18% on the three months before.

DL13, County Durham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Wolsingham

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51.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
121 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-18%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common20 in 3 months

Month by month

15 Apr 17 May 17 Jun 13 Jul 10 Aug 17 Sep

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Wolsingham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2050%
criminal damage718%
anti-social behaviour615%
public order38%
vehicle crime13%
other crime13%
drugs13%
theft13%

Wolsingham against County Durham

TypeWolsingham per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence25.841.7▲ 11%
Burglary04.2–
Vehicle crime1.32.8–
Anti-social behaviour7.718.5–
Theft and robbery1.36.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Tow Law150.2▲ 5%
Billy Row98.2▲ 52%
Wolsingham51.5▼ 18%
Roddymoor46.1▼ 21%
Stanhope28.3▼ 15%
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 Wolsingham a safe area?

Wolsingham had about 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 121 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Wolsingham?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (20), followed by criminal damage (7) and anti-social behaviour (6).