Total Crime Rate
30.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Abbotts Way area has the 30th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside , and the 334th 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 Abbotts Way (DH8 5XU) in the last 12 months was 30.1 per 1,000 residents and was 35.8% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 18.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Abbotts Way (DH8 5XU), the main crime hotspot is near Fenwick Way. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 10 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 | Fenwick Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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