WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Durham Constabulary Police

benfieldside Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for benfieldside, localized within county durham.

Total Crimes

25
trending_down -24.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

29.15per 1k
trending_down -3.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

8,169

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences9
Anti-social Behaviour8
Other Theft3
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Public Order2
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Mason Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near St Oswin'S Place Map
Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Highridge Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Oxley Street Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Braemar Court Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Golden Acre Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Summerdale Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Snow'S Green Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Ashby Crescent Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Moorlands Crescent Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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Safety comparison within county durham district.

Local Rank

#3safest in county durham

National Safety

Top 24%Safest

City Average

98.2per 1k

Local Policing

East Tynedale

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Local Priorities

Anti-social behaviour in park areas. Including damage to trees and parkland, climbing on buildings, criminal damage, graffiti, and verbal abuse to residents and community.

Issued: 13 Apr 2026

Status Update

Visible patrols, dispersal notices if required, use of PSPO powers, engagement with schools and other partner agencies to identify, educate and deter. Enforcement action and Youth Justice Services where needed.

Actioned: 22 Jul 2026

Shoplifting

Issued: 28 Jan 2026

Status Update

We’re engaging closely with stores while increasing patrols and visibility in town centres. Positive action is being taken against offenders, including arrests, remands where appropriate, and seeking Criminal Behaviour Orders on charge.

Actioned: 17 Jun 2026

Off road bike issues along the Wagonway and scooter concerns in town and urban areas.

Issued: 28 Jan 2026

Status Update

We are taking an offender-focused approach, supported by media updates, increased community intelligence, CCTV enquiries, and both visible and covert patrols in hotspot areas.

Actioned: 1 Apr 2026

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MAY23

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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Prudhoe Waterworld

JUN12

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schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Corbridge Parish Hall

JUN20

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Meeting

Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.

schedule

1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Prudhoe Waterworld

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