Total Crime Rate
46.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Deerness , and the 524th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around This (DL13 4JD) in the last 12 months was 46.1 per 1,000 residents and was 53.7% lower than the Deerness average (99.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode DL13 4JD, the main crime hotspot is near Byerleyhouse Lane, with 5 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Deerness| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Byerleyhouse Lane | Under investigation |
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