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

Westmorland Way area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Aycliffe East , and the 237th 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 Westmorland Way (DL5 4NN) in the last 12 months was 22.9 per 1,000 residents and was 85.7% lower than the Aycliffe East average (159.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Westmorland Way (DL5 4NN), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 74 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.