Crime Rates at Watsons Buildings, Edmondsley, Durham, DH7 6DN

Watsons Buildings area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Chester-le-Street South , and the 569th lowest crime rate of 1,720 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 Watsons Buildings (DH7 6DN) in the last 12 months was 52.6 per 1,000 residents and was 7.8% lower than the Chester-le-Street South average (57.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 26.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Watsons Buildings (DH7 6DN), the main crime hotspot is near Braeside. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.