Total Crime Rate
31.2 per 1,000
All offences · Nov 2024 - Oct 2025Violent Crime Rate
15.6 per 1,000
Nov 2024 - Oct 2025This area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Lanchester , and the 340th lowest crime rate of 1,724 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 This (DH8 7TG) in the last 12 months was 31.2 per 1,000 residents and was 39.7% lower than the Lanchester average (51.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode DH8 7TG, the main crime hotspot is near Woodside Bank. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lanchester| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodside Bank | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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