DH1 5GE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5GE

DH1 5GE, County Durham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.43 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5GE 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 5GE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5GE, encompassing approximately 1720 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

DH1 5GE 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

DH1 5GE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1717.43-26.09%
Violence and sexual offences49.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.32-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.74200.00%
Burglary11.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2322.08109.09%
Violence and sexual offences613.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.490.00%
Public order22.91100.00%
Other theft11.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1115.6922.22%
Violence and sexual offences66.39-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.490.00%
Other theft22.91100.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.53-43.75%
Violence and sexual offences85.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.650.00%
Other theft12.910.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1612.20-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.30-75.00%
Public order11.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2020.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences811.62300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.65200.00%
Public order21.740.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

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 offences21.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.16-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.88-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour25.81100.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Burglary21.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.16-87.50%

In January 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
Shoplifting1315.69-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences87.5560.00%
Public order24.65-60.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1617.43-20.00%
Public order59.30400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.91400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.91100.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2015.690.00%
Burglary411.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.320.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202423
July 202411
June 20249
May 202416
April 202420
February 202410
January 202413
December 202316
November 202320

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 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
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 5GE 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. Pit Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Kerryhill Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Suffolk Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Corriedale Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Bolton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1