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

Overview of Crime in DH1 1EW

WAKENSHAW ROAD, DH1 1EW, County Durham has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.34 per 1,000 population. This DH1 1EW 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 1EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 1EW, encompassing approximately 3674 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH1 1EW area, explore the DH1 1EW 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 (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

DH1 1EW 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 1EW 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
Shoplifting2113.34-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson75.7275.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.91-30.00%
Other theft31.91-40.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Public order30.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2713.348.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.3511.11%
Other theft52.7225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36-42.86%
Public order21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-87.50%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2515.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.1816.67%
Other theft41.910.00%
Possession of weapons21.090.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2513.06-13.79%
Violence and sexual offences96.80-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson62.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.63-20.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.27-83.33%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2914.437.41%
Violence and sexual offences117.890.00%
Public order62.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6325.00%
Bicycle theft11.360.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2714.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.350.00%
Burglary62.990.00%
Public order41.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.18-14.29%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2416.339.09%
Violence and sexual offences126.5333.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.27133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.9140.00%
Burglary51.9125.00%
Public order41.360.00%
Other theft11.09-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2214.1537.50%
Violence and sexual offences95.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.45-44.44%
Bicycle theft41.360.00%
Burglary41.09-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.09200.00%
Other theft20.82-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-83.33%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1616.8833.33%
Burglary124.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.2712.50%
Violence and sexual offences92.45-40.00%
Vehicle crime62.4550.00%
Other theft41.6333.33%
Public order31.09-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-93.75%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1619.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.351400.00%
Shoplifting124.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.270.00%
Public order52.180.00%
Vehicle crime41.360.00%
Burglary41.090.00%
Other theft31.090.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.27-93.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.060.00%
Shoplifting114.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.720.00%
Other theft51.630.00%
Public order31.360.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 202316
September 20236

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 239 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.73 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
September 202311

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
April 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
September 202310

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20249
June 20249
May 202411
April 202411
February 202412
January 20249
December 20239
November 202315
October 20231
September 202315

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 202312
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 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 20233
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH1 1EW 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. Edge Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Edward Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Churchill Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Young Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Gort Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Cunningham Place
    Total1
    Other crime1