Crime Rates at Beechwood Close, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6QL

Beechwood Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Chester-le-Street South , and the 294th 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 Beechwood Close (DH7 6QL) in the last 12 months was 27.7 per 1,000 residents and was 48.0% lower 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Beechwood Close (DH7 6QL), 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.