Total Crime Rate
12.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Troon Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside , and the 83rd 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 Troon Close (DH8 5XF) in the last 12 months was 12.6 per 1,000 residents and was 73.2% lower 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Troon Close (DH8 5XF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Carnoustie Close, where police recorded 2 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Troon Close (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Benfieldside| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Carnoustie Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Carnoustie Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Troon Close | Under investigation |
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