Crime Rates at Mickleton Close, Consett, DH8 7UG

Mickleton Close area has the highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside , and the 15th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Mickleton Close (DH8 7UG) in the last 12 months was 973.7 per 1,000 residents and was 1975.6% higher than the Benfieldside average (46.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 125 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 116.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -77.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 33 (≈ 144.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Mickleton Close (DH8 7UG), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 163 crimes here, including 36 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.