Total Crime Rate
214.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Durham Road area has the highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Delves Lane , and the 225th highest crime rate of 1,724 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 Durham Road (DH8 7RL) in the last 12 months was 214.8 per 1,000 residents and was 96.6% higher than the Delves Lane average (109.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 23 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 83.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Durham Road (DH8 7RL), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Delves Lane| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Ives Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Coniston Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
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