WANTAGE ROAD, DH1 1LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 1LR

WANTAGE ROAD, DH1 1LR, County Durham has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.91 per 1,000 population. This DH1 1LR 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 1LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 1LR, encompassing approximately 2031 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

DH1 1LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Bainbridge Street with total crimes: 3
  • Broome Road with total crimes: 2

WANTAGE ROAD, DH1 1LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.91-11.11%
Other theft13.940.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Burglary10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.4350.00%
Public order31.4850.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-33.33%
Other crime20.98100.00%
Other theft10.98-66.67%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.87200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48100.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.37-25.00%
Public order24.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.34500.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.910.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Drugs10.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

In April 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs24.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-60.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-80.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.38150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.46-28.57%
Burglary22.46-33.33%
Other theft20.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.380.00%
Burglary33.45200.00%
Other theft21.48-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-50.00%
Public order10.980.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.8475.00%
Other theft53.4566.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.4633.33%
Vehicle crime21.970.00%
Burglary10.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.8633.33%
Other theft31.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.48-25.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Drugs20.98100.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.400.00%
Other theft31.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20243
June 20249
May 202412
April 20242
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
December 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bainbridge Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Broome Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Ullerdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bedale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Ramside View
    Total1
    Burglary1