Total Crime Rate
31.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mowlam Drive area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Craghead and South Moor , and the 345th 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 Mowlam Drive (DH9 6YY) in the last 12 months was 31.6 per 1,000 residents and was 72.0% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 14.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -17.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mowlam Drive (DH9 6YY), the main crime hotspot is near Mendip Terrace. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 11 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Browning Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Browning Close | Under investigation |
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