Total Crime Rate
17.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chaytor Terrace North area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Craghead and South Moor , and the 147th 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 Chaytor Terrace North (DH9 6AY) in the last 12 months was 17.4 per 1,000 residents and was 84.6% lower than the Craghead and South Moor average (112.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -85.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 13.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chaytor Terrace North (DH9 6AY), the main crime hotspot is near B6313. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Craghead and South Moor| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | B6313 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Kimberley Gardens | Under investigation |
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