Total Crime Rate
59.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Watsons Buildings area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Chester-le-Street South , and the 691st 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 Watsons Buildings (DH7 6DN) in the last 12 months was 59.2 per 1,000 residents and was 11.2% higher than the Chester-le-Street South average (53.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Watsons Buildings (DH7 6DN), the main crime hotspot is near Jubilee Close. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chester-le-Street South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Braeside | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Angel View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Braeside | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Tyzack Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Jubilee Close | — |
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