Total Crime Rate
193.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
115.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Hill Top area has the 5th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Stanley , and the 286th highest crime rate of 1,720 local areas in County Durham .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hill Top (DH9 0UL) in the last 12 months was 193.9 per 1,000 residents and was 64.8% higher 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 34 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 38 (≈ 115.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 31.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hill Top (DH9 0UL), the main crime hotspot is near Thorntree Terrace. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Stanley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hill Top | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Noel Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Thorntree Terrace | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Thorntree Terrace | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Thorntree Terrace | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Maynes Way | Formal action is not in the public interest |
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