Total Crime Rate
18.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Newbiggen Lane area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Lanchester , and the 166th 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 Newbiggen Lane (DH7 0PB) in the last 12 months was 18.9 per 1,000 residents and was 62.9% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -77.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -69.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 100.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Newbiggen Lane (DH7 0PB), the main crime hotspot is near Millfield. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 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 | Newbiggen Lane | Under investigation |
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