Crime Rates at Joicey Square, Stanley, DH9 0PG

Joicey Square 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 Joicey Square (DH9 0PG) 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 area’s 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 (≈ 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 Joicey Square (DH9 0PG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near A693, where police recorded 119 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Duncombe Crescent (17 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.