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

John Street area has the 4th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Annfield Plain , and the 76th 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 John Street (DH9 7BG) in the last 12 months was 405.3 per 1,000 residents and was 221.6% higher than the Annfield Plain average (126.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 36 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 49 (≈ 215.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 2.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around John Street (DH9 7BG), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 78 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.