Total Crime Rate
7.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cheveley Walk area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Belmont , and the 34th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cheveley Walk (DH1 2AX) in the last 12 months was 7.4 per 1,000 residents and was 94.0% lower than the Belmont average (123.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Cheveley Walk (DH1 2AX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Cheveley Court, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Birkdale Gardens (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Belmont| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ryedale | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Staffordshire Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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