Total Crime Rate
141.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
34.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Queen Street area has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Chester-le-Street North , and the 467th highest crime rate of 1,720 local areas in County Durham .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Queen Street (DH2 3LU) in the last 12 months was 141.6 per 1,000 residents and was 145.5% higher than the Chester-le-Street North average (57.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violent crimes ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -32.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 34.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Queen Street (DH2 3LU), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Pelton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Grange Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Pelton Lane | — |
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