BRIAR BANK, DH1 5DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5DG

BRIAR BANK, DH1 5DG, County Durham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.89 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5DG 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 5DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5DG, encompassing approximately 865 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-52.63% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DH1 5DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbeywoods with total crimes: 17
  • Smithfield with total crimes: 5
  • Folly Terrace with total crimes: 2

BRIAR BANK, DH1 5DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting928.89-52.63%
Violence and sexual offences610.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.620.00%
Vehicle crime23.470.00%
Burglary12.310.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1928.89137.50%
Violence and sexual offences321.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.47-33.33%
Other theft12.310.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting818.4960.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.24-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.4750.00%
Other crime13.470.00%
Other theft11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.02400.00%
Shoplifting55.78-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences25.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.310.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1118.49-15.38%
Drugs112.710.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1326.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences815.020.00%
Burglary19.240.00%
Other theft11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.16-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.40-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour26.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.31-50.00%

In January 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
Shoplifting1120.80-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences212.710.00%
Public order22.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.310.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1423.11-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences216.18-50.00%
Public order12.310.00%
Robbery11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1626.5860.00%
Violence and sexual offences418.49100.00%
Burglary14.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-66.67%
Public order11.16-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1021.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.550.00%
Public order33.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20248
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

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 4 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

A total of 2 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
May 20241

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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

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 5DG 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. Folly Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Farrier Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1