GILESGATE, DH1 1HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 1HY

GILESGATE, DH1 1HY, County Durham has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.26 per 1,000 population. This DH1 1HY 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 1HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 1HY, encompassing approximately 2854 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH1 1HY area, explore the DH1 1HY 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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 1HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back Wynyard Grove with total crimes: 24
  • Leazes Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Heaviside Place with total crimes: 2

GILESGATE, DH1 1HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2112.26-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences37.36-40.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2715.068.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.460.00%
Other theft31.75-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-60.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2516.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.750.00%
Other theft41.750.00%
Drugs31.400.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2514.36-13.79%
Violence and sexual offences58.7625.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.75300.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2914.367.41%
Violence and sexual offences410.16-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.4050.00%
Bicycle theft21.050.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2716.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences129.460.00%
Public order34.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2417.519.09%
Violence and sexual offences138.41160.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.100.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2216.1137.50%
Violence and sexual offences57.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.40300.00%
Other theft31.40-25.00%
Burglary31.05-25.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1610.8633.33%
Burglary45.60-20.00%
Other theft41.40300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4050.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-83.33%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1214.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.100.00%
Burglary51.750.00%
Bicycle theft31.750.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 202412
February 202413
January 20245
November 20235

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 228 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Back Wynyard Grove
    Total24
    Shoplifting21
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Leazes Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Heaviside Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Maynard'S Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Ferens Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Green Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. The Sidings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. West View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Giles Close
    Total1
    Drugs1