WHEATLANDS WAY, DH1 5FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5FA

WHEATLANDS WAY, DH1 5FA, County Durham has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.38 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5FA 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 5FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5FA, encompassing approximately 544 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

DH1 5FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbeywoods with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Beaver Close with total crimes: 2

WHEATLANDS WAY, DH1 5FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1551.38-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences427.53-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.34-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.51200.00%
Burglary15.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%
Other theft11.840.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2060.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour536.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.180.00%
Public order19.180.00%
Other theft11.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1044.0442.86%
Violence and sexual offences518.3566.67%
Anti-social behaviour59.180.00%
Other theft29.18100.00%
Other crime13.670.00%
Public order11.840.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting731.20-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour512.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.18200.00%
Other theft15.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1636.70-11.11%
Public order129.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%
Other theft11.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.84-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1853.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences533.03150.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.18200.00%
Public order25.510.00%
Burglary13.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.67-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting925.69-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.52100.00%
Other theft13.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.84-50.00%
Burglary11.840.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1234.87-20.00%
Public order222.02-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences23.67-50.00%
Burglary13.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1545.88-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences427.53300.00%
Public order37.34200.00%
Drugs15.510.00%
Robbery11.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2047.7153.85%
Burglary336.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.510.00%
Public order11.84-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.840.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1338.540.00%
Public order223.860.00%
Drugs13.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.840.00%
Other theft11.840.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 202410
June 20247
May 202416
April 202418
February 20249
January 202412
December 202315
November 202320
September 202313

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

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 5FA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Abbeywoods
    Total17
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 3. Beaver Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Kerryhill Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Suffolk Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Corriedale Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Bolton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1