BIRCHGROVE AVENUE, DH1 1DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 1DE

BIRCHGROVE AVENUE, DH1 1DE, County Durham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.14 per 1,000 population. This DH1 1DE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH1 postcode area, which has experienced 527 crimes and a crime rate of 10.02 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH1 1DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 1DE, encompassing approximately 1826 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH1 1DE area, explore the DH1 1DE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

DH1 1DE Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Dragon Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Bevan Grove with total crimes: 3

BIRCHGROVE AVENUE, DH1 1DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.1418.18%
Criminal damage and arson37.1250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.64-40.00%
Other theft21.640.00%
Public order11.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1113.6910.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.02-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour22.74-60.00%
Other theft21.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Burglary11.09-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1018.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.4716.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.8325.00%
Other theft32.740.00%
Burglary31.64200.00%
Public order21.64100.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.4242.86%
Violence and sexual offences65.47-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour43.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.190.00%
Other theft31.6450.00%
Vehicle crime21.64100.00%
Burglary11.09-50.00%
Public order10.55-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.541600.00%
Shoplifting79.310.00%
Public order53.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.74-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.190.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.121100.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.57-90.91%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.8037.50%
Shoplifting96.0212.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.93300.00%
Burglary42.1933.33%
Other theft32.190.00%
Public order31.6450.00%
Drugs11.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting818.07-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences84.38-33.33%
Other theft34.38200.00%
Bicycle theft31.640.00%
Burglary31.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64-71.43%
Public order21.09-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-50.00%
Drugs10.55-75.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1227.9271.43%
Violence and sexual offences126.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.57-12.50%
Burglary63.8320.00%
Public order53.2825.00%
Drugs42.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.190.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.8060.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.3833.33%
Shoplifting74.38-53.33%
Burglary53.83150.00%
Public order42.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.19-33.33%
Drugs11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1520.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.740.00%
Other theft31.640.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202411
June 202410
May 202410
April 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 202312
November 20237
September 202315

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 202412
February 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20238
September 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 202417
March 20241
February 202411
January 20248
December 202312
November 20238
September 20235

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH1 1DE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Dragon Lane
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Bevan Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Eden Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Alma Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Moor Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1