Total Crime Rate
22.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lawther Walk area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside , and the 224th 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 Lawther Walk (DH8 0TT) in the last 12 months was 22.2 per 1,000 residents and was 52.7% lower than the Benfieldside average (46.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 3 cases , down -40.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lawther Walk (DH8 0TT), 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Carnoustie Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mason Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wheat Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Carnoustie Close | — |
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