Total Crime Rate
21.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
6.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Redhouse Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Chester-le-Street South , and the 177th 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 Redhouse Close (DH7 6UY) in the last 12 months was 21.7 per 1,000 residents and was 61.9% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -16.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 6.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Redhouse Close (DH7 6UY), 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.
View Crime In Sacriston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Findon Hill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Lavender Gardens | Under investigation |
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