Total Crime Rate
109.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bradman Drive area has the 10th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chester-le-Street East , and the 592nd highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bradman Drive (DH3 3QS) in the last 12 months was 109.9 per 1,000 residents and was 40.6% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 51.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 4.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bradman Drive (DH3 3QS), the main crime hotspot is near Milburn Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 7 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Milburn Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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