Crime Rates at South Magdalene, Consett, DH8 6RJ

South Magdalene area has the 19th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside , and the 566th highest crime rate of 1,720 local areas in County Durham .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around South Magdalene (DH8 6RJ) in the last 12 months was 121.7 per 1,000 residents and was 174.4% higher 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 56.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -18.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around South Magdalene (DH8 6RJ), the main crime hotspot is near Highsteads. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.