Total Crime Rate
12.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Nottinghamshire Road area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Belmont , and the 82nd 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 Nottinghamshire Road (DH1 2DG) in the last 12 months was 12.6 per 1,000 residents and was 89.8% lower than the Belmont average (123.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , 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).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Nottinghamshire Road (DH1 2DG), the main crime hotspot is near The Links. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Belmont| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Shropshire Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ryedale | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Links | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Links | Under investigation |
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