Total Crime Rate
3.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Epsom Close area has the lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside , and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Epsom Close (DH8 0NS) in the last 12 months was 3.1 per 1,000 residents and was 93.3% lower than the Benfieldside average (46.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Epsom Close (DH8 0NS), the main crime hotspot is near Seagent Place. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 7 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 | Selborne Gardens | — |
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