Total Crime Rate
79.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Whitehead Walk area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Aycliffe East , and the 822nd highest 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 Whitehead Walk (DL5 4BD) in the last 12 months was 79.9 per 1,000 residents and was 50.0% lower than the Aycliffe East average (159.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 44.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 32.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Whitehead Walk (DL5 4BD), the main crime hotspot is near Armstrong Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aycliffe East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Washington Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Wycliffe Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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