Durham Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Durham’s built-up area recorded a crime rate of 9.3 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, placing it 27.4% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This figure, while concerning, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. The top three crime categories—violence and sexual offences (31.2% of total), shoplifting (20.3%), and anti-social behaviour (13.4%)—illustrate a mix of persistent challenges and emerging trends. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.9 per 1,000, remain 13% above the UK average, a pattern consistent with the area’s urban density and social dynamics. Shoplifting, however, stands out as a stark outlier, 202% above the national average, likely driven by the retail landscape and the timing of Black Friday sales. Anti-social behaviour, while still elevated, fell sharply by 52.7% from the previous month, possibly due to heightened community engagement during November’s events. Seasonal factors, including darker evenings and Bonfire Night, may have influenced patterns in property crimes and public order incidents. These data points suggest that while certain areas of crime are stabilising, others demand urgent attention to address systemic issues and prevent further escalation.

November saw a sharp 333.3% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 3 to 13 incidents. This surge, coupled with an 185.7% rise in burglary (14 to 40 cases), highlights vulnerabilities in residential and commercial security during darker evenings. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 52.7% (165 to 78 incidents), potentially linked to seasonal changes or targeted enforcement during Bonfire Night. Robbery also dropped by 50%, from 4 to 2 cases, though this remains below the UK average. Shoplifting remains a stark outlier, 202% above the UK rate, with 118 incidents reported—over double the national average. Vehicle crime, however, fell 25% below the UK average, possibly due to reduced traffic during holiday periods. These shifts underscore the need for tailored strategies to address rising theft trends while capitalising on reductions in public order crimes.

Durham’s November 2025 crime rate of 9.3 per 1,000 residents marks an 8.9% decline from the previous month’s 10.2 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but measurable trend toward stability. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly 19 crimes reported each day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 108 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents within the built-up area. While this rate remains above the UK average, the month-on-month decrease suggests potential improvements in policing strategies or community engagement efforts. The population context further highlights that Durham’s 62,733 residents face a higher-than-average crime burden, particularly in categories like shoplifting and violence, which demand targeted interventions to address local vulnerabilities.