Crime Rates at Fewston Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7HF

Fewston Close area has the 9th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aycliffe North and Middridge , and the 349th highest crime rate of 1,720 local areas in County Durham .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Fewston Close (DL5 7HF) in the last 12 months was 169.4 per 1,000 residents and was 115.7% higher 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 30 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 34 (≈ 92.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 13.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Fewston Close (DL5 7HF), the main crime hotspot is near Alston Crescent. Police recorded 70 crimes here, including 37 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.