FRONT STREET, DH1 5BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5BL

FRONT STREET, DH1 5BL, County Durham has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.87 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5BL 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 5BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5BL, encompassing approximately 1953 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

DH1 5BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Court with total crimes: 9
  • Carrside with total crimes: 5
  • Front Street with total crimes: 4

FRONT STREET, DH1 5BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.87700.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.10500.00%
Shoplifting63.07500.00%
Public order43.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Burglary21.020.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.54-83.33%
Shoplifting10.51-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.2650.00%
Shoplifting63.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.07400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.56200.00%
Public order11.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.14-66.67%
Shoplifting32.050.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%

In May 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 offences1214.33500.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.14200.00%
Shoplifting31.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-33.33%
Public order11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.56-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour21.54-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.8785.71%
Criminal damage and arson46.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.05200.00%
Vehicle crime31.540.00%
Shoplifting31.54200.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.63-46.15%
Theft from the person13.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.708.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.660.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Public order10.51-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.310.00%
Public order56.140.00%
Shoplifting32.560.00%
Burglary21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 202412
April 20242
March 20243
February 202413
January 20247
December 202313
November 202312

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 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 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

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
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 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 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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 5BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Victoria Court
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Carrside
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Front Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Aldhome Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Alexandra Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Brackenfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. North Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. High Carr Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Finchale Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1