THE ORCHARD, DH1 5DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5DA

THE ORCHARD, DH1 5DA, County Durham has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.16 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5DA 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 5DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5DA, encompassing approximately 1707 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-52.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

DH1 5DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbeywoods with total crimes: 17
  • Smithfield with total crimes: 5
  • Front Street with total crimes: 4

THE ORCHARD, DH1 5DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting918.16-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour85.27300.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.6975.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.10100.00%
Vehicle crime22.340.00%
Burglary11.170.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1916.99137.50%
Violence and sexual offences411.13-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.34-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.3060.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.69-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.930.00%
Other crime12.930.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.13500.00%
Shoplifting53.51-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences52.93150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.930.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.54-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences26.44-81.82%
Drugs11.170.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1315.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.620.00%
Burglary16.440.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.37-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences43.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.76100.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.30-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences46.4433.33%
Public order22.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1413.47-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences38.20-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1614.6560.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.3766.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.93-50.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.860.00%
Public order32.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.760.00%
Burglary11.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
September 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20232

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 202411
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 122 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202419
July 20248
June 20245
May 202411
April 202413
February 20246
January 202411
December 202314
November 202316
September 202310

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 5DA 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. Front Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Folly Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Farrier Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harvey Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Anvil Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1