Total Crime Rate
16.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barley Mill Road area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside , and the 131st lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Barley Mill Road (DH8 8JR) in the last 12 months was 16.5 per 1,000 residents and was 64.9% lower than the Benfieldside average (46.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barley Mill Road (DH8 8JR), the main crime hotspot is near The Crescent. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Benfieldside| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alston Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | West Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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