Total Crime Rate
14.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Harperley Gardens area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Annfield Plain , and the 99th 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 Harperley Gardens (DH9 8RY) in the last 12 months was 14.4 per 1,000 residents and was 87.8% lower 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -86.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Harperley Gardens (DH9 8RY), the main crime hotspot is near Kirkfield Gardens. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Annfield Plain| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | New Blackett Street | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | B6168 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | New Blackett Street | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Balmoral Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Kingsdale Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Balmoral Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Balmoral Drive | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | New Blackett Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Valiant Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Swan Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Kirkfield Gardens | Under investigation |
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