Crime Rates at Gamul Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7QW

Gamul Close area has the 20th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aycliffe North and Middridge , and the 840th 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 Gamul Close (DL5 7QW) in the last 12 months was 81.4 per 1,000 residents and was 3.7% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 34.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 500.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Gamul Close (DL5 7QW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Chestnut Way, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Gamul Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.