Crime Rates at Westmorland Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4NN

Westmorland Way area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Aycliffe East , and the 257th 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 Westmorland Way (DL5 4NN) in the last 12 months was 26.7 per 1,000 residents and was 83.1% lower than the Aycliffe East average (158.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 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). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 19.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Westmorland Way (DL5 4NN), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 79 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.