DH1 5AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5AN

DH1 5AN, County Durham has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.89 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5AN 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 5AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5AN, encompassing approximately 1699 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH1 5AN area, explore the DH1 5AN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH1 5AN area, visit the DH1 5AN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 5AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Westcott Drive with total crimes: 1

DH1 5AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.89100.00%
Public order310.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.36-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour65.3050.00%
Public order33.530.00%
Burglary11.770.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.25-8.33%
Other theft76.47600.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.35200.00%
Public order31.770.00%
Drugs21.770.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.01-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour37.06-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.2530.00%
Public order77.65250.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.120.00%
Bicycle theft12.350.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.350.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Theft from the person11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.12100.00%
Public order13.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.01-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.940.00%
Drugs32.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.770.00%
Shoplifting11.770.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.5440.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.2450.00%
Public order21.77100.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.01-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.89100.00%
Drugs21.18100.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.7150.00%
Other theft37.060.00%
Public order21.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-75.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.710.00%
Public order42.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.350.00%
Burglary11.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
July 202411
June 202412
May 202413
April 202410
February 20245
January 202414
December 202310
November 202312
September 20238

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 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
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH1 5AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Westcott Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Durham Moor Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. High Carr Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Finchale Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Dunholme Close
    Total1
    Public order1