Safety in Peterlee

Peterlee in North East scores 46/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

2,986

Rate per 1,000

154.8

1-year trend

-7.4%

3-year trend

-22.2%

5-year trend

-21.1%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

15

Per 1,000 residents

0.8

Data last updated: 15 August 2026