Total Crime Rate
89.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Phoenix Court area has the 29th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside , and the 733rd highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Phoenix Court (DH8 8TP) in the last 12 months was 89.8 per 1,000 residents and was 91.5% higher than the Benfieldside average (46.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 366.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 27.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Phoenix Court (DH8 8TP), the main crime hotspot is near Highridge. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 6 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Kelly Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Culzean Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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