Total Crime Rate
63.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Village area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Passfield , and the 726th 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 The Village (SR8 2NA) in the last 12 months was 63.6 per 1,000 residents and was 15.8% lower than the Passfield average (75.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Village (SR8 2NA), the main crime hotspot is near Pentland Close. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Passfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pentland Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Shadforth Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Shadforth Close | — |
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