Total Crime Rate
29.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Front Street area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside , and the 320th lowest 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 Front Street (DH8 9AR) in the last 12 months was 29.4 per 1,000 residents and was 37.3% lower 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -87.5% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -87.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -81.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Front Street (DH8 9AR), the main crime hotspot is near Wharnley Way. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 2 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 | West View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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