Crime Rates at Littlewood Close, Browney, Durham, DH7 8LP

Littlewood Close area has the 24th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Brandon , and the 837th 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 Littlewood Close (DH7 8LP) in the last 12 months was 76.8 per 1,000 residents and was 29.3% lower than the Brandon average (108.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 44.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Littlewood Close (DH7 8LP), the main crime hotspot is near Browney Lane. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.