Total Crime Rate
22.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Caxton Way area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chester-le-Street East , and the 230th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Caxton Way (DH3 4BW) in the last 12 months was 22.5 per 1,000 residents and was 87.8% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Caxton Way (DH3 4BW), the main crime hotspot is near Wanstead Crescent. Police recorded 7 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Wythenshawe Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Warley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hampton Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Vigo Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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