Total Crime Rate
47.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lindale Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Dunston , and the 111th lowest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .
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 Lindale Road (S41 8JH) in the last 12 months was 47.9 per 1,000 residents and was 54.0% lower than the Dunston average (104.1 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 19.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lindale Road (S41 8JH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Kendal Road, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cartmel Crescent (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Dunston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Kendal Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Halton Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Silverdale Close | Under investigation |
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