Total Crime Rate
72.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Denton Cottages area has the 4th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Pelton , and the 837th 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 Denton Cottages (DH2 1PP) in the last 12 months was 72.3 per 1,000 residents and was 12.2% lower than the Pelton average (82.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 36.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Denton Cottages (DH2 1PP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Baytree Terrace, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Arthur Street (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Pelton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Laurel Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Baytree Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arthur Street | Under investigation |
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