Crime Rates at Greenways, Consett, DH8 7DD

Greenways area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Delves Lane , and the 805th 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 Greenways (DH8 7DD) in the last 12 months was 73.6 per 1,000 residents and was 39.8% lower than the Delves Lane average (122.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 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 Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 39.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Greenways (DH8 7DD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Briar Dale, where police recorded 24 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ladywell Road (14 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.