Total Crime Rate
90.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West End area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Weardale , and the 732nd highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around West End (DL13 3AS) in the last 12 months was 90.0 per 1,000 residents and was 114.2% higher than the Weardale average (42.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 36.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West End (DL13 3AS), the main crime hotspot is near Stanhope Road. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Weardale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Millrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | West End | Under investigation |
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