Total Crime Rate
10.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ancroft Garth area has the lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Coxhoe , and the 57th 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 Ancroft Garth (DH1 2UD) in the last 12 months was 10.1 per 1,000 residents and was 88.4% lower than the Coxhoe average (86.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary 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).
In the area around Ancroft Garth (DH1 2UD), the main crime hotspot is near Telford Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Coxhoe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Telford Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Langton Lea | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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