Crime Rates at Lilac Avenue, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6QF

Lilac Avenue area has the 12th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Chester-le-Street South , and the 365th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Lilac Avenue (DH7 6QF) in the last 12 months was 158.8 per 1,000 residents and was 198.1% 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 26 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -46.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 31 (≈ 91.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 34.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Lilac Avenue (DH7 6QF), the main crime hotspot is near Crossfield. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.