Total Crime Rate
70.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
25.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026The Maltings area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Blackhalls , and the 774th lowest crime rate of 1,720 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 Maltings (TS28 5PH) in the last 12 months was 70.4 per 1,000 residents and was 50.1% lower than the Blackhalls average (141.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 25.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 54.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Maltings (TS28 5PH), the main crime hotspot is near High Grange Way. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Wingate| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | High Grange Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | High Grange Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Edderacres Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Goldsborough Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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