Crime Rates at Kensington Close, Consett, DH8 5YN

Kensington Close area has the 39th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside , and the 436th 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 Kensington Close (DH8 5YN) in the last 12 months was 38.2 per 1,000 residents and was 18.6% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 7.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 19.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kensington Close (DH8 5YN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Elliott Way, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Richardson Way (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.