Crime Rates at Ellington Close, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1UD

Ellington Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Pelton , and the 24th lowest crime rate of 1,720 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 Ellington Close (DH2 1UD) in the last 12 months was 6.2 per 1,000 residents and was 92.0% lower than the Pelton average (78.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -87.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ellington Close (DH2 1UD), the main crime hotspot is near Ripley Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.