Total Crime Rate
6.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lesbury Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chester-le-Street East , and the 24th 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 Lesbury Close (DH2 3SS) in the last 12 months was 6.5 per 1,000 residents and was 96.5% lower than the Chester-le-Street East average (185.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Lesbury Close (DH2 3SS), the main crime hotspot is near Norton Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chester-le-Street East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Norton Close | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Banks Holt | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Norton Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Norton Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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