Crime Rates at Horton Close, Consett, DH8 7EN

Horton Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Delves Lane , and the 237th 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 Horton Close (DH8 7EN) in the last 12 months was 26.0 per 1,000 residents and was 78.8% lower than the Delves Lane average (122.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -42.9% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 10.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Horton Close (DH8 7EN), the main crime hotspot is near Fairfield. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.