County Durham
Covering wards: Chilton, Evenwood, Heighington & Coniscliffe, Shildon & Dene Valley
Thinking about moving to Shildon DL4? Police recorded 140 crimes here in April 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.
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Shildon DL4 recorded 140 crimes in April 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 52 incidents. This is near the national average for areas of similar size. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.
In April 2026, the top crime types in Shildon DL4 were: Violence & sexual offences (52), Anti-social behaviour (28), and Criminal damage & arson (24). These accounted for 74% of all recorded crime in the area.
Shildon DL4 is near the national average for total recorded crime. This suggests the area has broadly typical crime levels for the UK.
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