Total Crime Rate
28.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
12.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Moorland Crescent area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside , and the 276th lowest crime rate of 1,720 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 Moorland Crescent (DH8 9RF) in the last 12 months was 28.1 per 1,000 residents and was 36.6% lower 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Moorland Crescent (DH8 9RF), 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 Hills | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Castle Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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