WHITESMOCKS, DH1 4HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 4HW

WHITESMOCKS, DH1 4HW, County Durham has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.92 per 1,000 population. This DH1 4HW 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 4HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 4HW, encompassing approximately 1026 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH1 4HW area, explore the DH1 4HW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH1 4HW area, visit the DH1 4HW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DH1 4HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fieldhouse Lane with total crimes: 1
  • A691 with total crimes: 1
  • Whitesmocks Avenue with total crimes: 1

WHITESMOCKS, DH1 4HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.95-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.950.00%

In June 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 offences46.82300.00%
Burglary23.900.00%
Public order11.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.970.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.97-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.920.00%
Public order11.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 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 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fieldhouse Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 2. A691
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Whitesmocks Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1