Crime Rates at Austen Place, Stanley, DH9 6XJ

Austen Place area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Craghead and South Moor , and the 706th 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 Austen Place (DH9 6XJ) in the last 12 months was 63.3 per 1,000 residents and was 49.2% lower than the Craghead and South Moor average (124.6 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 33.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Austen Place (DH9 6XJ), the main crime hotspot is near Mendip Terrace. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.