KIRA DRIVE, DH1 5GU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5GU

KIRA DRIVE, DH1 5GU, County Durham has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.35 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5GU 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 5GU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5GU, encompassing approximately 1614 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH1 5GU area, explore the DH1 5GU 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 (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

DH1 5GU 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

KIRA DRIVE, DH1 5GU 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
Shoplifting1517.35-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.29-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.48-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.86200.00%
Burglary11.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2021.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences612.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.720.00%
Public order13.100.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.4942.86%
Violence and sexual offences66.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.720.00%
Other theft23.10100.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%

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
Shoplifting710.53-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour54.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.10200.00%
Other theft11.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

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
Shoplifting1612.39-11.11%
Public order19.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-85.71%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1819.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences711.15250.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.34200.00%
Public order21.860.00%
Burglary11.240.00%

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 offences21.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.77-25.00%
Burglary45.58300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.48100.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-80.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1214.25-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.430.00%
Public order23.10-33.33%
Burglary11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1516.11-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.29400.00%
Public order33.10200.00%
Drugs11.860.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2016.110.00%
Burglary312.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.860.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.20 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

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 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 3 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
February 20241

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 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

A total of 2 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
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 5GU 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