AINSLEY STREET, DH1 4BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 4BJ

AINSLEY STREET, DH1 4BJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.88 per 1,000 population. This DH1 4BJ 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 4BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 4BJ, encompassing approximately 3924 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH1 4BJ area, explore the DH1 4BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)

DH1 4BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 34
  • Station Bank with total crimes: 23
  • New Street with total crimes: 3

AINSLEY STREET, DH1 4BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.8835.71%
Anti-social behaviour164.8477.78%
Public order144.0875.00%
Shoplifting113.57-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.80233.33%
Other theft42.55300.00%
Theft from the person11.02-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.760.00%
Shoplifting123.5771.43%
Anti-social behaviour93.06-65.38%
Public order82.2914.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.04-40.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.51-33.33%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2617.8430.00%
Violence and sexual offences146.63-46.15%
Public order73.5716.67%
Shoplifting71.7875.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7866.67%
Other theft31.27200.00%
Possession of weapons30.76200.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.56160.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.6366.67%
Public order65.100.00%
Shoplifting41.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0250.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Other theft10.51-87.50%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.76-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences103.06900.00%
Other theft82.550.00%
Shoplifting82.040.00%
Public order62.040.00%
Burglary31.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour143.82-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences13.57-88.89%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.237.14%
Violence and sexual offences93.82-50.00%
Shoplifting82.29166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.0466.67%
Drugs21.27-33.33%
Public order20.51-60.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Other theft20.51-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.76125.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.59133.33%
Other theft53.57400.00%
Public order51.27400.00%
Drugs31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76200.00%
Shoplifting30.76200.00%
Burglary20.76-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary107.65900.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.55-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour62.04-53.85%
Other crime21.530.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.25-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.94-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.5718.18%
Shoplifting53.31-28.57%
Public order21.27-71.43%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.820.00%
Public order72.800.00%
Shoplifting71.780.00%
Other theft41.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20249
June 202426
May 202420
April 202412
March 202414
February 202415
January 202414
December 20236
November 202313
September 202311

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
September 20237

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202412
June 20247
May 20244
April 20248
February 20248
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
September 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20242

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202414
June 202414
May 202426
April 202410
March 20241
February 20249
January 202418
December 20238
November 202314
September 202315

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 202310
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total34
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Station Bank
    Total23
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. New Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Crossgate
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Mitchell Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lambton Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Alexandria Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Priory Orchard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. St Margaret'S Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Byland Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Grape Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1