Total Crime Rate
50.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sandringham Terrace area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Coundon , and the 589th 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 Sandringham Terrace (DL14 8HY) in the last 12 months was 50.9 per 1,000 residents and was 51.0% lower than the Coundon average (103.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -90.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 29.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -52.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sandringham Terrace (DL14 8HY), the main crime hotspot is near Lincoln Street. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Coundon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lincoln Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ascot Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lincoln Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ascot Court | Under investigation |
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