WEAR VIEW, DH1 1LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 1LW

WEAR VIEW, DH1 1LW, County Durham has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.87 per 1,000 population. This DH1 1LW 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 1LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 1LW, encompassing approximately 2685 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

DH1 1LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Claypath with total crimes: 12
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 6
  • Walkergate with total crimes: 6

WEAR VIEW, DH1 1LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.87-15.79%
Public order85.96-11.11%
Shoplifting72.9875.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6125.00%
Other theft41.86-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-75.00%
Drugs20.74-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.8535.71%
Public order97.0712.50%
Criminal damage and arson83.350.00%
Drugs62.98200.00%
Other theft52.2366.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.860.00%
Shoplifting41.49-50.00%
Theft from the person11.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.890.00%
Public order85.21300.00%
Shoplifting82.98166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.98-33.33%
Other theft31.4950.00%
Drugs21.12-33.33%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.2716.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.2175.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.61-14.29%
Drugs32.230.00%
Shoplifting31.1250.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Bicycle theft20.74-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Public order20.74-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.40-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour74.470.00%
Public order62.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.23-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.490.00%
Shoplifting21.12-60.00%
Burglary10.74-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.0716.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.610.00%
Shoplifting52.230.00%
Burglary31.860.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.2350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.1975.00%
Shoplifting72.61250.00%
Public order62.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.23-33.33%
Other theft31.49-57.14%
Other crime11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.6257.14%
Other theft78.1940.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.23-33.33%
Public order31.49-57.14%
Bicycle theft21.12100.00%
Burglary20.74-50.00%
Shoplifting20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.87-26.32%
Public order75.21133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.61200.00%
Other theft52.23150.00%
Burglary41.8633.33%
Drugs31.49-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-57.14%
Shoplifting31.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.74-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.070.00%
Drugs42.610.00%
Shoplifting41.490.00%
Burglary31.490.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20248
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 202414
June 202414
May 202412
April 202419
February 202422
January 202422
December 202314
November 202319

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
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 2 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
July 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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