DH1 5BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5BF

DH1 5BF, County Durham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.19 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5BF 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 5BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5BF, encompassing approximately 796 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 5BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbeywoods with total crimes: 17
  • Smithfield with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

DH1 5BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1540.19-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences618.8420.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.02200.00%
Burglary23.770.00%
Vehicle crime22.510.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2038.94100.00%
Violence and sexual offences525.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.2833.33%
Public order15.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1027.6342.86%
Violence and sexual offences512.5666.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.28-40.00%
Other theft23.77100.00%
Other crime12.510.00%
Public order11.260.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting721.35-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour58.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.28200.00%
Other theft13.770.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1627.63-11.11%
Drugs120.100.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Public order11.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.26-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1836.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences522.61150.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.28200.00%
Public order23.770.00%
Burglary12.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.51-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting920.10-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.30200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.77-50.00%
Other theft12.510.00%
Burglary11.260.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1226.38-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences415.070.00%
Public order25.02-33.33%
Burglary12.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1530.14-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences418.84100.00%
Public order35.02200.00%
Drugs13.770.00%
Robbery11.260.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2033.910.00%
Burglary325.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.510.00%
Public order11.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 202410
June 20247
May 202416
April 202418
February 20249
January 202412
December 202315
November 202320

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Abbeywoods
    Total17
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Smithfield
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 4. Beaver Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Kerryhill Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Corriedale Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Bolton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1