BRAKESPEAR CLOSE, DH1 4BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 4BF

BRAKESPEAR CLOSE, DH1 4BF, County Durham has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.63 per 1,000 population. This DH1 4BF 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 4BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 4BF, encompassing approximately 1960 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 4BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lyndhurst Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Ainsley Street with total crimes: 1
  • Archers Court with total crimes: 1

BRAKESPEAR CLOSE, DH1 4BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting106.6366.67%
Violence and sexual offences15.100.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.060.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.57-81.25%
Other theft11.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-75.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1612.75433.33%
Violence and sexual offences48.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-33.33%
Drugs11.020.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.590.00%
Shoplifting31.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.530.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting94.5980.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.57150.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.55-66.67%
Burglary10.510.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.530.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences22.55100.00%
Shoplifting21.02-33.33%
Other theft11.02-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.59-62.50%
Other theft21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20243
June 202416
May 20243
April 20249
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20238

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH1 4BF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lyndhurst Drive
    Total10
    Shoplifting10
  • 2. Ainsley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Archers Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Redhills Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1