Willington Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Willington's crime profile in June 2025, accounting for 30.3% of all reported crimes. This category alone exceeds the UK average by 12%, highlighting a persistent challenge in the built-up area of County Durham. The overall crime rate of 10.6 per 1,000 residents is 30.9% above the UK average, a figure that underscores the area's unique position within national crime trends. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage follow closely, with the latter being 176% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the national context. The seasonal context of June—the start of summer—may influence these patterns, as longer daylight hours and increased outdoor activity could contribute to both property crimes and public order issues. While shoplifting remains 52% below the UK average, the sharp rise in burglary, other theft, and bicycle theft suggests shifting criminal priorities that may be linked to local vulnerabilities. The data reflects a built-up area where community dynamics and spatial characteristics likely play a role in shaping crime trends, with a particular emphasis on interpersonal violence and property-related offences.

June saw a 100% surge in burglary, other theft, and bicycle theft, all of which were previously unrecorded in the category. This spike contrasts sharply with the 80% drop in public order offences, which fell from five to one, suggesting a shift in criminal focus. Violence and sexual offences, while down 9.1% from 22 to 20, remain 12% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also rose 34% above the UK average, a figure that may be linked to the area's built-up nature and potential for community tensions. Shoplifting was 52% below the UK average, a divergence that could reflect local retail strategies or enforcement efforts. The data illustrates a combination of specific crime types and broader socio-economic factors, with property crimes dominating the landscape.

Willington's crime rate in June 2025 rose 6.4% from 10.0 to 10.6 per 1,000 residents, marking the first increase since early 2025. This places the area 30.9% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a disparity that has persisted despite recent national trends. Locally, this translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day across Willington's 6,227 residents. Over the course of June, one crime occurred for every 94 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for households. With a population of 6,227, the rate reflects a concentrated pattern of incidents that may be linked to specific micro-areas within the built-up zone. The daily crime count, while seemingly low, suggests a persistent presence of criminal activity that warrants attention from local authorities and residents alike.