WESTCOTT DRIVE, DH1 5AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5AQ

WESTCOTT DRIVE, DH1 5AQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.16 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5AQ 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 5AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5AQ, encompassing approximately 1325 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH1 5AQ area, explore the DH1 5AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DH1 5AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 19
  • Victoria Court with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

WESTCOTT DRIVE, DH1 5AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1927.16111.11%
Shoplifting614.33500.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.53-25.00%
Public order32.260.00%
Burglary22.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%

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 offences914.3312.50%
Anti-social behaviour46.79300.00%
Public order33.020.00%
Shoplifting12.26-83.33%
Other crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.75-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.88-20.00%
Shoplifting66.04100.00%
Other theft64.53500.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.53200.00%
Public order32.260.00%
Drugs22.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.51-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.58-16.67%
Shoplifting37.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.26-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.260.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.6533.33%
Public order79.05250.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.2833.33%
Shoplifting33.02-25.00%
Other theft22.26100.00%
Bicycle theft11.510.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.350.00%
Shoplifting46.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.260.00%
Public order21.51100.00%
Drugs11.510.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

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 behaviour65.2850.00%
Public order14.53-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.86-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour44.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.020.00%
Public order32.2650.00%
Shoplifting32.26200.00%
Drugs22.260.00%
Other crime21.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.5810.00%
Public order28.300.00%
Shoplifting11.510.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

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 offences1012.82-9.09%
Public order27.540.00%
Drugs21.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Other theft10.75-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.350.00%
Other theft48.300.00%
Public order23.020.00%
Shoplifting21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 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 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 202412
April 20249
February 20246
January 202411
December 202310
November 202311

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Victoria Court
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Westcott Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Durham Moor Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. High Carr Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1