DH1 1LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 1LU

DH1 1LU, County Durham has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.35 per 1,000 population. This DH1 1LU 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 1LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 1LU, encompassing approximately 629 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 1LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

DH1 1LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.350.00%
Other theft13.180.00%
Public order11.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime29.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.180.00%
Other theft13.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.590.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft27.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.180.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Vehicle crime11.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.29-16.67%
Vehicle crime17.940.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.590.00%
Burglary11.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.88500.00%
Other theft29.530.00%
Drugs13.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.590.00%

In April 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs26.350.00%
Shoplifting13.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.590.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.760.00%
Burglary13.18-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft211.12-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.180.00%
Burglary23.18100.00%
Public order13.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft417.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.35200.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.760.00%
Vehicle crime13.180.00%
Burglary11.590.00%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs211.120.00%
Other theft23.180.00%
Public order23.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1