Total Crime Rate
217.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thornley Road area has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Trimdon and Thornley , and the 221st 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 Thornley Road (TS29 6DA) in the last 12 months was 217.2 per 1,000 residents and was 83.5% higher than the Trimdon and Thornley average (118.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 86.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 92.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Thornley Road (TS29 6DA), the main crime hotspot is near Fairlawns Close. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Trimdon and Thornley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Fairlawns Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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