Total Crime Rate
21.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pickwick Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Brandon , and the 211th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Pickwick Close (DH1 3QU) in the last 12 months was 21.6 per 1,000 residents and was 78.1% lower than the Brandon average (98.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 412.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pickwick Close (DH1 3QU), the main crime hotspot is near The Steadings. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brandon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Steadings | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | St Georges Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Steadings | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Steadings | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | The Steadings | Under investigation |
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