ABBEY ROAD, DH1 5DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5DQ

ABBEY ROAD, DH1 5DQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.70 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5DQ 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 5DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5DQ, encompassing approximately 1214 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DH1 5DQ 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

ABBEY ROAD, DH1 5DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1324.70-35.00%
Violence and sexual offences710.7175.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.29200.00%
Vehicle crime22.470.00%
Burglary11.650.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2023.06150.00%
Violence and sexual offences416.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.29-33.33%
Other theft11.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.8260.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.29-40.00%
Other theft22.470.00%
Other crime11.650.00%

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 behaviour510.71400.00%
Shoplifting54.12-61.54%
Violence and sexual offences24.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1314.82-13.33%
Drugs110.710.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1523.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences1112.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour19.060.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.82-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.35-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.5950.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.47-25.00%
Other theft12.470.00%

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
Shoplifting1218.12-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences49.88100.00%
Public order33.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1417.29-17.65%
Public order211.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.65-50.00%
Robbery11.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1719.7630.77%
Violence and sexual offences414.0033.33%
Burglary13.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-66.67%
Public order10.82-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1319.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.710.00%
Public order32.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.470.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 4 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
September 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 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 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 20244
June 20242
April 202411
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
July 20248
June 20245
May 202413
April 202415
February 20248
January 202412
December 202314
November 202317
September 202313

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 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 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20232
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 5DQ 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. Folly Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Farrier Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Anvil Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1