Crime Rates at Consett, DH8 9EH

This area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside , and the 50th 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 9EH) in the last 12 months was 9.7 per 1,000 residents and was 79.5% lower than the Benfieldside average (47.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -85.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -85.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around postcode DH8 9EH, the main crime hotspot is near Knitsley Lane, with 1 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.