Crime Rates at Springside, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6QJ

Springside area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Chester-le-Street South , and the 296th 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 Springside (DH7 6QJ) in the last 12 months was 29.7 per 1,000 residents and was 48.0% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 21.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Springside (DH7 6QJ), the main crime hotspot is near Viola Crescent. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.