Total Crime Rate
212.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gloucester Terrace area has the 5th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Shotton and South Hetton , and the 234th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Gloucester Terrace (DH6 2EG) in the last 12 months was 212.7 per 1,000 residents and was 91.1% higher than the Shotton and South Hetton average (111.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 42 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 45 (≈ 142.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 55.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gloucester Terrace (DH6 2EG), the main crime hotspot is near Gloucester Terrace. Police recorded 44 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Shotton and South Hetton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Durham Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Durham Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Front Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Front Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Front Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Front Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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