Total Crime Rate
20.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Robinson Street area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside , and the 191st 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 Robinson Street (DH8 5TR) in the last 12 months was 20.3 per 1,000 residents and was 56.7% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Robinson Street (DH8 5TR), the main crime hotspot is near Watson Street. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 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 | Troon Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A691 | Under investigation |
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