BACK WESTERN HILL, DH1 4RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 4RG

BACK WESTERN HILL, DH1 4RG, County Durham has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.81 per 1,000 population. This DH1 4RG 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 4RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 4RG, encompassing approximately 2081 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 4RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Princes' Street with total crimes: 1

BACK WESTERN HILL, DH1 4RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.920.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.44-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-66.67%
Other crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.77-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.440.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.69-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour32.40-25.00%
Drugs21.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In May 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 offences97.21350.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.320.00%
Public order11.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.920.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In March 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 behaviour10.96-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44-50.00%
Drugs10.960.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.77100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.92200.00%
Other theft21.44100.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.40-33.33%
Public order10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour32.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.44100.00%
Bicycle theft10.96-50.00%

In September 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft22.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
April 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Princes' Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Mitchell Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lambton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Ainsley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fieldhouse Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1