Crime Rates at Lancelot Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7QL

Lancelot Close area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aycliffe North and Middridge , and the 621st lowest crime rate of 1,720 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 Lancelot Close (DL5 7QL) in the last 12 months was 56.7 per 1,000 residents and was 27.8% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 32.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Lancelot Close (DL5 7QL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Gamul Close, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Forster Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.