Total Crime Rate
37.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Sherburn , and the 419th 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 This (DH6 1AA) in the last 12 months was 37.0 per 1,000 residents and was 57.7% lower than the Sherburn average (87.5 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 16.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 5.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode DH6 1AA, the main crime hotspot is near Usher Avenue. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sherburn| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lady Anne Road | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Usher Avenue | Under investigation |
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