Crime Rates at Murray Park, Stanley, DH9 0PN

Murray Park area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Stanley , and the 653rd 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 Murray Park (DH9 0PN) in the last 12 months was 59.1 per 1,000 residents and was 49.8% lower than the Stanley average (117.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 29.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Murray Park (DH9 0PN), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.