Total Crime Rate
75.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Anchor Cottages area has the 21st highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Coxhoe , and the 853rd highest 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 Anchor Cottages (DH6 4AZ) in the last 12 months was 75.9 per 1,000 residents and was 12.4% lower than the Coxhoe average (86.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 28.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -45.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 48.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Anchor Cottages (DH6 4AZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Grove, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Green Crescent (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Coxhoe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Majolica Mews | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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