County Durham
Covering wards: Deerness, Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe, Sacriston & Witton Gilbert, Pittington & Sherburn, Brandon, Easington & Shotton, Framwellgate & Newton Hall, Neville's Cross, Belmont, Bowburn & Coxhoe
Thinking about moving to Durham DH1? Police recorded 333 crimes here in February 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.
Official UK Police data
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Durham DH1 recorded 333 crimes in February 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 103 incidents. This is above the national average for areas of similar size. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.
In February 2026, the top crime types in Durham DH1 were: Violence & sexual offences (103), Anti-social behaviour (74), and Shoplifting (39). These accounted for 65% of all recorded crime in the area.
Durham DH1 is above the national average for total recorded crime. Areas with higher crime rates aren't necessarily unsafe — much depends on crime type and context. Our full report breaks this down in detail.
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