CHURCH STREET, DH1 3DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 3DQ

CHURCH STREET, DH1 3DQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.93 per 1,000 population. This DH1 3DQ 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 3DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 3DQ, encompassing approximately 3135 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH1 3DQ area, explore the DH1 3DQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 3DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 10
  • Police Station with total crimes: 5
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4

CHURCH STREET, DH1 3DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.939.09%
Criminal damage and arson43.830.00%
Drugs31.280.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-60.00%
Public order20.64-33.33%
Other crime10.64-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.89-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.5166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.59-42.86%
Public order31.28-25.00%
Drugs30.960.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.76-33.33%
Other theft73.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.2375.00%
Public order42.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-62.50%
Drugs30.960.00%
Possession of weapons20.96100.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.99-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.74-27.27%
Public order42.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.2833.33%
Bicycle theft41.28-20.00%
Drugs31.280.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.95-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour116.38175.00%
Bicycle theft53.5166.67%
Public order31.590.00%
Drugs30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.63625.00%
Other crime59.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.59-33.33%
Drugs31.280.00%
Bicycle theft30.960.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.91-63.64%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.63-21.43%
Bicycle theft93.51125.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.87700.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.55200.00%
Drugs51.910.00%
Vehicle crime31.590.00%
Other crime20.96-33.33%
Other theft20.64-50.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.16-26.32%
Other theft44.46100.00%
Public order41.28300.00%
Bicycle theft41.280.00%
Other crime31.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-71.43%
Burglary20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In December 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 offences1912.7611.76%
Anti-social behaviour76.06-56.25%
Drugs72.23250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.23-81.82%
Other theft20.640.00%
Other crime10.64-66.67%
Public order10.32-85.71%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.100.00%
Public order73.510.00%
Other crime32.230.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 202411
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20237
November 202316

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20245
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202412
June 202418
May 202420
April 202429
March 20244
February 202411
January 202414
December 202319
November 202317

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
February 20248
January 20241
December 20232
November 202311

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20243

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
February 20249
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH1 3DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Prison
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other crime1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Whinney Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. High Yard
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. The Hallgarth
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Old Elvet
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1