DH1 5EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5EZ

DH1 5EZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.08 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5EZ 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 5EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5EZ, encompassing approximately 2176 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

DH1 5EZ 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

DH1 5EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour916.08800.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.14600.00%
Shoplifting63.22500.00%
Public order42.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.840.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

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 offences11.84-83.33%
Shoplifting10.46-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-80.00%
Public order10.460.00%

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 offences610.5750.00%
Shoplifting62.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.76400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.30300.00%
Public order11.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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 offences45.97-66.67%
Shoplifting31.840.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.32300.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.5133.33%
Shoplifting31.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.84-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.22-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour31.84-25.00%

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 offences1314.7085.71%
Criminal damage and arson45.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8433.33%
Vehicle crime31.840.00%
Shoplifting31.38200.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.220.00%
Theft from the person11.380.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.2716.67%
Criminal damage and arson26.430.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Public order10.46-80.00%

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 offences1212.4133.33%
Public order55.5166.67%
Shoplifting32.30-57.14%
Burglary21.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Other theft10.92-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.240.00%
Shoplifting74.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.220.00%
Vehicle crime31.840.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 202412
April 20243
March 20244
February 202413
January 20247
December 202314
November 202312
September 20239

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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
September 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
September 20231

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
September 20237

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 5EZ 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. Frankland Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Aldhome Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alexandra Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Brackenfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. North Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. High Carr Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Finchale Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1