Total Crime Rate
49.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Drive area has the 48th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside , and the 568th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Drive (DH8 0DL) in the last 12 months was 49.6 per 1,000 residents and was 5.7% 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 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 650.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 34.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 700.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Drive (DH8 0DL), the main crime hotspot is near Rosedale Avenue. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Benfieldside| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ashfield | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Golden Acre | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodlands Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Selborne Gardens | — |
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