Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS27 · County Durham
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TS21 · County Durham
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sedgefield has less crime — 2 vs 3 incidents in April 2026.
Monk Hesleden recorded notably higher crime than Sedgefield in April 2026 — 3 vs 2 incidents. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sedgefield recorded fewer crimes than Monk Hesleden — 2 vs 3 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Sedgefield is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Monk Hesleden's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) while Sedgefield's was Violence & sexual offences (2 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.