Crime Rates at Westgarth Grove, Shotton Colliery, Durham, DH6 2YB

Westgarth Grove area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Shotton and South Hetton , and the 202nd 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 Westgarth Grove (DH6 2YB) in the last 12 months was 20.9 per 1,000 residents and was 81.2% lower 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 2 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). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Westgarth Grove (DH6 2YB), the main crime hotspot is near Whinfield Avenue. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.