WHITESMOCKS, DH1 4LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 4LH

WHITESMOCKS, DH1 4LH, County Durham has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.71 per 1,000 population. This DH1 4LH 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 4LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 4LH, encompassing approximately 1185 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 4LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 19
  • A691 with total crimes: 1
  • Whitesmocks Avenue with total crimes: 1

WHITESMOCKS, DH1 4LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.7177.78%
Public order213.49-33.33%
Other theft11.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.59300.00%
Public order33.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.53100.00%
Burglary11.690.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.84-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.71-25.00%
Other theft77.59600.00%
Public order35.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.0220.00%
Burglary210.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Public order11.69-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Other theft10.84-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.3925.00%
Public order68.43200.00%
Other theft25.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.75-60.00%
Public order21.69100.00%
Theft from the person11.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.0666.67%
Public order14.220.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson413.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.37200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.53-66.67%
Drugs22.530.00%
Other crime21.690.00%
Public order11.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.65-10.00%
Public order27.590.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.3342.86%
Public order28.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.69100.00%
Drugs21.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.650.00%
Other theft35.90200.00%
Vehicle crime12.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.020.00%
Public order55.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20235

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20249
June 202412
May 202410
April 20248
February 20243
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237
September 20237

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. A691
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Whitesmocks Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1