Total Crime Rate
45.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Jenison Close area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Aycliffe East , and the 508th 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 Jenison Close (DL5 6QR) in the last 12 months was 45.1 per 1,000 residents and was 71.8% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 1300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 42.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 600.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Jenison Close (DL5 6QR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Elderberry Close, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hill Fields (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Aycliffe East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Elderberry Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hill Fields | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hill Fields | Under investigation |
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