BERKSHIRE CLOSE, DH1 2BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 2BW

BERKSHIRE CLOSE, DH1 2BW, County Durham has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population. This DH1 2BW 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 2BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 2BW, encompassing approximately 1729 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH1 2BW area, explore the DH1 2BW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 2BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newlands Road with total crimes: 3
  • Wiltshire Close with total crimes: 2
  • The Links with total crimes: 1

BERKSHIRE CLOSE, DH1 2BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36.94200.00%
Burglary21.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.160.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.58-80.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.94150.00%
Vehicle crime22.89100.00%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.63-50.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.68-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.31200.00%
Burglary31.740.00%
Other crime11.740.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In May 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 offences710.41250.00%
Burglary34.05-25.00%
Shoplifting31.740.00%
Other theft21.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary48.680.00%
Shoplifting32.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary25.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Shoplifting21.16-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.16-75.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.36-42.86%
Shoplifting42.310.00%
Other theft12.31-50.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.57600.00%
Shoplifting44.0533.33%
Other theft22.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-33.33%
Drugs21.160.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Burglary11.16-66.67%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary39.250.00%
Possession of weapons31.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.740.00%
Shoplifting31.740.00%
Public order21.740.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH1 2BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Newlands Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Wiltshire Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 3. The Links
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Buckinghamshire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oxfordshire Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Eden Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Alma Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Cambridgeshire Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Shropshire Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1