Peterlee Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant category in Peterlee’s November 2025 crime profile, accounting for 29.6% of all reported incidents. This category alone exceeded the UK average by 40%, with 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents—compared to the national figure of 2.6 per 1,000. The area’s overall crime rate of 12.1 per 1,000 residents was 65.8% above the UK average, a gap that highlights systemic challenges in local policing and community safety. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime, was 164% above the UK average, likely exacerbated by the area’s high-density housing and limited recreational spaces. Seasonal factors such as dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and the pre-Christmas shopping rush may have contributed to higher levels of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. The sharp increase in criminal damage and arson (202% above the UK average) could be linked to the colder weather, which may drive more property-related crimes. Meanwhile, shoplifting remained elevated, with rates 138% above the UK average, a pattern consistent with retail hubs experiencing higher foot traffic during Black Friday. Despite these challenges, the drop in violent crime—though unexplained—suggests that targeted interventions or natural fluctuations in community activity may have played a role.

November 2025 saw a stark 300% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, signals a concerning shift in criminal activity. Burglary also rose sharply by 250%, jumping from 2 to 7 cases, a change that may reflect seasonal factors such as dark evenings and increased home security vulnerabilities. Conversely, other crime dropped by 70%, falling from 10 to 3 cases—a decline that could indicate improved policing or reduced opportunities for low-level offences. Violent crimes, the dominant category, fell by 36.5% to 73 cases, a drop that may be linked to the end of the university term or reduced public gatherings during the month. Anti-social behaviour remains 164% above the UK average, a persistent challenge in Peterlee’s built-up area, where dense housing and limited public spaces may amplify such incidents.

Peterlee’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 12.1 per 1,000 residents, an 8.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 13.3 per 1,000. This slight decline contrasts with the area’s persistent above-average crime profile compared to the UK. Daily crime statistics reveal that roughly 8 crimes were reported each day in November, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a relatively compact built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 82 residents, a figure that underscores the density of criminal activity relative to the local population. While this monthly exposure is a local metric, it provides context for residents on the likelihood of encountering crime within their community. The population scale further illustrates that Peterlee’s crime rate remains high, with no indication of a sustained downward trend despite the month-on-month reduction.