DH1 1SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 1SH

DH1 1SH, County Durham has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.63 per 1,000 population. This DH1 1SH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH1 postcode area, which has experienced 527 crimes and a crime rate of 10.02 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH1 1SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 1SH, encompassing approximately 2887 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DH1 1SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back Wynyard Grove with total crimes: 31
  • Montgomery Road with total crimes: 5
  • Maynard'S Row with total crimes: 3

DH1 1SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2716.638.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.3540.00%
Other theft52.4266.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-66.67%
Public order20.69100.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2514.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.66-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences52.080.00%
Other theft31.730.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2515.24-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour78.66250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.42400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.73-28.57%
Burglary11.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2914.557.41%
Violence and sexual offences710.04-30.00%
Bicycle theft22.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2716.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences109.350.00%
Public order43.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.69-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2416.979.09%
Violence and sexual offences128.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0833.33%
Public order21.390.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2215.9337.50%
Violence and sexual offences67.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-25.00%
Other theft31.04-25.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Burglary20.69-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1611.4333.33%
Burglary45.5433.33%
Other theft41.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3933.33%
Vehicle crime31.39200.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-85.71%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1214.559.09%
Anti-social behaviour74.1640.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft32.080.00%
Burglary31.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-57.14%
Public order31.04-25.00%
Other theft21.04-33.33%
Other crime10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.599.09%
Shoplifting114.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.42400.00%
Public order41.730.00%
Other theft31.39-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.820.00%
Shoplifting113.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.810.00%
Other theft42.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
September 20235
August 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 202410
February 202412
January 20246
November 20236
September 202312
August 202311

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
September 20237
August 20237

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20231

A total of 229 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202425
June 202425
May 202429
April 202427
February 202424
January 202422
December 202316
November 202312
September 202311
August 202311

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Back Wynyard Grove
    Total31
    Shoplifting27
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Montgomery Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Maynard'S Row
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Station Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Leazes Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Gilesgate Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Donnini Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1