Total Crime Rate
73.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
51.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Brook Close area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aycliffe North and Middridge , and the 798th lowest crime rate of 1,720 local areas in County Durham .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Brook Close (DL5 4UA) in the last 12 months was 73.3 per 1,000 residents and was 6.7% lower than the Aycliffe North and Middridge average (78.5 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 Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 51.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brook Close (DL5 4UA), the main crime hotspot is near Village Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Beaumont Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Raby Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Village Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Hind Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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