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

Overview of Crime in DH1 4RQ

BACK WESTERN HILL, DH1 4RQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.81 per 1,000 population. This DH1 4RQ 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 4RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 4RQ, encompassing approximately 1547 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH1 4RQ area, explore the DH1 4RQ 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 (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 4RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Princes' Street with total crimes: 1

BACK WESTERN HILL, DH1 4RQ 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 Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.81100.00%
Other theft32.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-66.67%
Other crime10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%

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 offences47.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.94200.00%
Other theft11.940.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.40-50.00%
Drugs22.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Public order11.290.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%
Burglary10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.170.00%
Public order11.940.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.880.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.94-50.00%

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 behaviour46.46300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.580.00%
Other theft11.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.8850.00%
Other theft11.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.580.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 4RQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Princes' Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Lambton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Ainsley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fieldhouse Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. A691
    Total1
    Other theft1