Total Crime Rate
12.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Elwick View area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Sedgefield , and the 74th 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 Elwick View (TS29 6JU) in the last 12 months was 12.2 per 1,000 residents and was 81.7% lower than the Sedgefield average (66.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 4 cases , up 33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Elwick View (TS29 6JU), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sedgefield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Swainby Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Newlands Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sports/Recreation Area | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hallgarth Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hallgarth Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Willow Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newlands Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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