Total Crime Rate
75.3 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Andrews Mews area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Stanley , and the 861st highest 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 St Andrews Mews (DH9 0AE) in the last 12 months was 75.3 per 1,000 residents and was 39.5% lower than the Stanley average (124.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 600.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (β 32.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Andrews Mews (DH9 0AE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near A693, where police recorded 119 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Woodland View (44 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Stanley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Beamish Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | A693 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Church Bank | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A6076 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | A693 | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | A693 | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | A693 | β |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | A693 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | A693 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | A693 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | A693 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | A693 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ridley Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A693 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beamish Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Beamish Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Beamish Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Woodland View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodland View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodland View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodland View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodland View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Thorneyholme Terrace | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | A693 | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodland View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Benson Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Barns | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Barns | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Barns | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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