DH1 1QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 1QA

DH1 1QA, County Durham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.69 per 1,000 population. This DH1 1QA 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 1QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 1QA, encompassing approximately 3096 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 1QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mackintosh Court with total crimes: 7
  • Whitwell Court with total crimes: 3
  • Sunderland Road with total crimes: 2

DH1 1QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.69900.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.23700.00%
Burglary32.580.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%

In August 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 theft22.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-85.71%
Public order10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson76.7840.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.260.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.46-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.2666.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-60.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Public order10.32-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.40-42.86%
Public order62.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%
Other theft20.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.301300.00%
Burglary74.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.26-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.610.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour124.521100.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.87-90.91%
Other theft10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.3337.50%
Burglary63.55100.00%
Public order51.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.61150.00%
Drugs11.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.10-38.46%
Vehicle crime32.580.00%
Burglary30.97-72.73%
Bicycle theft30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-71.43%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.1818.18%
Burglary114.20120.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.5575.00%
Public order52.2666.67%
Vehicle crime31.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-72.73%
Drugs20.97100.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.551000.00%
Burglary53.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.610.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 202311
November 20235

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
February 20245
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 20247
June 20247
May 20248
April 202414
March 20241
February 202411
January 20248
December 202313
November 202311
October 20231

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 202412
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 202311

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mackintosh Court
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Whitwell Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sunderland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Cedar Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Annand Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Willowtree Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Edward Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Saint Joseph'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bevan Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Peel Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Moor Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Gort Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Cunningham Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Nuns' Row
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Pilgrims' Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Alder Lea Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Yewbank Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Rowan Tree Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1