THE SANDS FLATS, DH1 1LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 1LH

THE SANDS FLATS, DH1 1LH, County Durham has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.47 per 1,000 population. This DH1 1LH 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 1LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 1LH, encompassing approximately 2198 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH1 1LH area, explore the DH1 1LH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH1 1LH area, visit the DH1 1LH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

DH1 1LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Place with total crimes: 18
  • Claypath with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

THE SANDS FLATS, DH1 1LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2330.474.55%
Public order1110.46-26.67%
Shoplifting105.00-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.55-53.85%
Other theft42.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.82-62.50%
Drugs31.36-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2237.300.00%
Public order1510.0136.36%
Anti-social behaviour136.82116.67%
Shoplifting125.91-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson85.46700.00%
Drugs73.64250.00%
Other theft43.1833.33%
Theft from the person11.820.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2229.5622.22%
Shoplifting1910.01280.00%
Public order118.64175.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.00-60.00%
Other theft32.730.00%
Drugs21.36-60.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1828.2028.57%
Anti-social behaviour158.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.8220.00%
Drugs52.730.00%
Shoplifting52.270.00%
Public order42.27-42.86%
Other theft31.820.00%
Bicycle theft31.3650.00%
Possession of weapons31.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.01-44.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.3742.86%
Public order74.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.18-16.67%
Shoplifting52.27-28.57%
Bicycle theft22.270.00%
Burglary10.91-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2530.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour711.37-22.22%
Shoplifting73.180.00%
Public order73.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.180.00%
Other theft52.730.00%
Burglary42.27300.00%
Drugs21.82100.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.0080.00%
Burglary14.090.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.93-4.35%
Shoplifting1410.0175.00%
Public order66.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.73400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.27-37.50%
Other theft32.27-50.00%
Other crime11.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.5635.29%
Anti-social behaviour810.46100.00%
Shoplifting83.6460.00%
Other theft63.6450.00%
Public order32.73-66.67%
Burglary21.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-83.33%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.11-19.05%
Public order97.7380.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.09100.00%
Shoplifting52.730.00%
Other theft42.27300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.82-33.33%
Burglary31.820.00%
Drugs31.36-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.550.00%
Public order52.730.00%
Shoplifting52.270.00%
Drugs42.270.00%
Burglary31.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Bicycle theft11.360.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202411
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 20239
November 20235

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
July 202422
June 202418
May 202414
April 202425
February 202422
January 202423
December 202317
November 202321

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
April 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
February 20245
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
April 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202419
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
February 202414
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 20246
June 202415
May 202410
April 20247
March 20249
February 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Market Place
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Claypath
    Total12
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Walkergate
    Total6
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Providence Row
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Leazes Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ferens Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Leazes Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Leazes Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Finney Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Framwelgate Waterside
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Sidegate
    Total1
    Public order1