Total Crime Rate
76.2 per 1,000
All offences · Nov 2024 - Oct 2025Violent Crime Rate
9.5 per 1,000
Nov 2024 - Oct 2025This area has the 6th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Weardale , and the 860th highest 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 (DL14 0BQ) in the last 12 months was 76.2 per 1,000 residents and was 74.9% higher than the Weardale average (43.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 9.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode DL14 0BQ, the main crime hotspot is near St James Gardens. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Weardale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Vehicle crime | St James Gardens | Under investigation |
| Oct 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St James Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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