Safety in Durham

Durham in North East scores 54/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

4,680

Rate per 1,000

126.3

1-year trend

+1.1%

3-year trend

+12.2%

5-year trend

+36.1%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

37

Per 1,000 residents

1.0

Data last updated: 15 August 2026