DH1 5HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5HE

DH1 5HE, County Durham has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.50 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5HE 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 5HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5HE, encompassing approximately 2239 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 5HE 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 5HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1612.50-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour47.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.34-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2313.84130.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.79-50.00%
Public order20.890.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.8211.11%
Anti-social behaviour44.46100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.79-60.00%
Other theft21.790.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.27233.33%
Shoplifting94.46-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour24.02100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.93-27.78%
Violence and sexual offences35.80-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

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
Shoplifting1812.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.130.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.14-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences24.02-77.78%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1312.05-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences95.80200.00%
Public order24.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1511.16-11.76%
Public order36.70200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.340.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1711.1630.77%
Violence and sexual offences37.59200.00%
Burglary21.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Public order10.89-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.890.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
July 202410
June 20249
May 202413
April 202418
February 20249
January 202413
December 202315
November 202317
September 202313

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20247
February 20242
January 20249
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

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
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232
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 5HE 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. St Godric'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Harvey Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bolton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1