Total Crime Rate
5.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Croft View area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Lanchester , and the 15th 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 Croft View (DH7 0HY) in the last 12 months was 5.4 per 1,000 residents and was 89.4% lower than the Lanchester average (50.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 5.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -7.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Croft View (DH7 0HY), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lanchester| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Newbiggen Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fenhall Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Fenhall Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newbiggen Lane | Under investigation |
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