WAKENSHAW ROAD, DH1 1EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 1EP

WAKENSHAW ROAD, DH1 1EP, County Durham has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.76 per 1,000 population. This DH1 1EP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH1 postcode area, which has experienced 530 crimes and a crime rate of 10.08 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH1 1EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 1EP, encompassing approximately 3108 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 1EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back Wynyard Grove with total crimes: 24
  • Mackintosh Court with total crimes: 7
  • Heaviside Place with total crimes: 2

WAKENSHAW ROAD, DH1 1EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2115.76-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson76.76133.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.250.00%
Other theft42.250.00%
Public order31.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-33.33%
Burglary20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2714.808.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.690.00%
Other theft42.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-50.00%
Public order20.970.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2515.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.0416.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.93-28.57%
Other theft31.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.970.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2515.76-13.79%
Criminal damage and arson78.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.2520.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.93-40.00%
Burglary21.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Public order10.32-83.33%
Drugs10.320.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2916.737.41%
Violence and sexual offences109.3325.00%
Public order63.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9325.00%
Bicycle theft11.610.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2716.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.690.00%
Burglary72.570.00%
Public order42.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.29-20.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.25-16.67%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2416.419.09%
Violence and sexual offences87.7214.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.93150.00%
Public order41.610.00%
Burglary41.2933.33%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2213.1937.50%
Violence and sexual offences77.08-12.50%
Burglary32.25-57.14%
Other theft20.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-80.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1616.7333.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.1514.29%
Violence and sexual offences82.57-33.33%
Burglary72.570.00%
Vehicle crime52.2566.67%
Other theft41.6133.33%
Public order21.29-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-93.75%
Other crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1621.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.151100.00%
Shoplifting123.860.00%
Burglary73.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.250.00%
Public order52.250.00%
Other theft31.610.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 202316

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 228 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202427
July 202425
June 202425
May 202429
April 202427
February 202424
January 202422
December 202316
November 202312

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
April 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20238
November 20237

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 202410
April 20248
February 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 202312
October 20231

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
February 20244
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Back Wynyard Grove
    Total24
    Shoplifting21
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Mackintosh Court
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 3. Heaviside Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Maynard'S Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Sunderland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Annand Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Green Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. The Sidings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. West View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Giles Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Edward Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Churchill Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Young Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Gort Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Cunningham Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Nuns' Row
    Total1
    Other theft1