Crime Rates at Moorlands, Consett, DH8 0JS

Moorlands area has the 50th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside , and the 518th lowest crime rate of 1,720 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 Moorlands (DH8 0JS) in the last 12 months was 48.2 per 1,000 residents and was 8.6% higher than the Benfieldside average (44.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violent crimes ( -52.9% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 32.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -52.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Moorlands (DH8 0JS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Oxley Street, where police recorded 29 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Parking Area (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.