Crime Rates at Askrigg Close, Consett, DH8 7EF

Askrigg Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Delves Lane , and the 398th 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 Askrigg Close (DH8 7EF) in the last 12 months was 37.4 per 1,000 residents and was 69.4% 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 11 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 theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 21.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -8.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Askrigg Close (DH8 7EF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Millfield, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Deepdale Drive (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.