Total Crime Rate
58.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
31.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Consett Road area has the 42nd highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside , and the 649th lowest crime rate of 1,720 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 Consett Road (DH8 9QL) in the last 12 months was 58.8 per 1,000 residents and was 32.6% higher than the Benfieldside average (44.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 31.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Consett Road (DH8 9QL), the main crime hotspot is near Consett Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lanchester| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Castle Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Castle Hills | Under investigation |
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