Crime Rates at Staintondale, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7LG

Staintondale area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aycliffe North and Middridge , and the 443rd 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 Staintondale (DL5 7LG) in the last 12 months was 39.1 per 1,000 residents and was 50.7% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 7 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -62.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Staintondale (DL5 7LG), the main crime hotspot is near Alston Crescent. Police recorded 74 crimes here, including 39 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.