DH1 3LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 3LJ

DH1 3LJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.79 per 1,000 population. This DH1 3LJ 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 3LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 3LJ, encompassing approximately 1431 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 3LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2
  • Nickleby Chare with total crimes: 1
  • Chevallier Court with total crimes: 1

DH1 3LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.790.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.29400.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.49100.00%
Other theft21.400.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.59300.00%
Burglary22.79100.00%
Bicycle theft21.400.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.100.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Nickleby Chare
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Chevallier Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1