Total Crime Rate
22.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Tantallon Court area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Lumley , and the 232nd 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 Tantallon Court (DH4 6TJ) in the last 12 months was 22.6 per 1,000 residents and was 64.3% lower than the Lumley average (63.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 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 Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -81.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Tantallon Court (DH4 6TJ), the main crime hotspot is near Lumley New Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lumley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Chipchase Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Chipchase Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Dunstanburgh Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Appleby Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lumley New Road | — |
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