Total Crime Rate
64.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Stanley , and the 733rd lowest 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 This (DH9 0QH) in the last 12 months was 64.1 per 1,000 residents and was 48.5% 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 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 44.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode DH9 0QH, the main crime hotspot is near John Street. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Stanley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Roseberry Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gladstone Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beamish Hills | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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