DH1 3JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 3JU

DH1 3JU, County Durham has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.67 per 1,000 population. This DH1 3JU 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 3JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 3JU, encompassing approximately 2171 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DH1 3JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 11
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2
  • Old Elvet with total crimes: 2

DH1 3JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.67-10.00%
Public order44.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.84200.00%
Other crime21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-50.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.29-37.50%
Other theft24.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Burglary10.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.7323.08%
Public order47.3733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38-33.33%
Other crime20.920.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.51-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.9950.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.380.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.43566.67%
Other crime49.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.84-33.33%
Theft from the person10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.76-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-25.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.13-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour43.220.00%
Vehicle crime41.840.00%
Other crime21.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.13125.00%
Other theft44.14100.00%
Other crime31.84200.00%
Public order31.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38100.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.06-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.84-80.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Other crime10.92-50.00%
Public order10.46-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.51900.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.60-50.00%
Public order53.22400.00%
Other crime22.30100.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.130.00%
Drugs26.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202410
June 202416
May 202413
April 202420
March 20243
February 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
September 202314

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20244
May 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 202310
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20244
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Prison
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other crime2
    Public order2
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Old Elvet
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Elvet Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. The Hallgarth
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Illingworth Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Green Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Court Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1