Total Crime Rate
44.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Burnhall Drive area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Deneside , and the 497th 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 Burnhall Drive (SR7 0HA) in the last 12 months was 44.5 per 1,000 residents and was 59.9% lower than the Deneside average (111.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 20.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Burnhall Drive (SR7 0HA), the main crime hotspot is near Christchurch Court. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Deneside| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Burnhall Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Northlea Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burnhall Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Christchurch Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Christchurch Court | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Norfolk Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Christchurch Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Northlea Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Earl Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newark Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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