Crime Rates at George Street, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 0AE

George Street area has the 43rd highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside , and the 724th 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 George Street (DH8 0AE) in the last 12 months was 63.4 per 1,000 residents and was 35.2% higher than the Benfieldside average (46.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 41.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around George Street (DH8 0AE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Oxley Street, where police recorded 35 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near St Oswin'S Place (11 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.