Total Crime Rate
37.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cedar Crescent area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Burnopfield and Dipton , and the 432nd 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 Cedar Crescent (NE16 6HU) in the last 12 months was 37.8 per 1,000 residents and was 37.3% lower than the Burnopfield and Dipton average (60.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 16.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cedar Crescent (NE16 6HU), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Burnopfield and Dipton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Elm Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Maple Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Albion Gardens | Under investigation |
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