Total Crime Rate
40.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Foxglove Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aycliffe North and Middridge , and the 460th 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 Foxglove Close (DL5 4PF) in the last 12 months was 40.8 per 1,000 residents and was 48.6% lower than the Aycliffe North and Middridge average (79.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 31.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 45.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Foxglove Close (DL5 4PF), the main crime hotspot is near Alan Gray Court. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aycliffe North and Middridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Alan Gray Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Barton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barton Close | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Eade Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Alan Gray Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Alan Gray Court | Under investigation |
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