Crime Rates at John Street, South Moor, Stanley, DH9 7BG

John Street area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Annfield Plain , and the 80th highest crime rate of 1,724 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 John Street (DH9 7BG) in the last 12 months was 374.5 per 1,000 residents and was 215.6% higher than the Annfield Plain average (118.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 27 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 40 (≈ 176.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 2.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around John Street (DH9 7BG), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 52 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.