Total Crime Rate
9.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
4.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026This area has the lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Annfield Plain , and the 50th 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 This (DH9 8TT) in the last 12 months was 9.6 per 1,000 residents and was 92.4% lower 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 4.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -91.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode DH9 8TT, the main crime hotspot is near Stanhope Gardens. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Frosterley Gardens | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Stanhope Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Fines Park Court | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Fines Park | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Fines Park | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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