Total Crime Rate
194.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025East Cliff Road area has the 12th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Dawdon , and the 266th highest crime rate of 1,724 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 East Cliff Road (SR7 7PS) in the last 12 months was 194.9 per 1,000 residents and was 51.5% higher than the Dawdon average (128.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 36 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 140.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 39 (≈ 90.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 69.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around East Cliff Road (SR7 7PS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hazel Dene Way (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Dawdon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hazel Dene Way | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hazel Dene Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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