Crime Rates at Rosemary Close, Consett, DH8 6GH

Rosemary Close area has the 47th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside , and the 461st lowest crime rate of 1,720 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 Rosemary Close (DH8 6GH) in the last 12 months was 42.7 per 1,000 residents and was 3.7% lower than the Benfieldside average (44.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Rosemary Close (DH8 6GH), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 76 crimes here, including 37 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.