Total Crime Rate
14.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Briardene area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Deerness , and the 97th 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 Briardene (DH7 9LZ) in the last 12 months was 14.2 per 1,000 residents and was 85.7% lower than the Deerness average (99.6 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 Violence and sexual offences with 4 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 100.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Briardene (DH7 9LZ), the main crime hotspot is near The Heathers. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Deerness| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Heathers | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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