FINCHALE ROAD, DH1 5JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5JW

FINCHALE ROAD, DH1 5JW, County Durham has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.49 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5JW 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 5JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5JW, encompassing approximately 2047 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 5JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 19
  • Victoria Court with total crimes: 9
  • Frankland Road with total crimes: 4

FINCHALE ROAD, DH1 5JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.49100.00%
Shoplifting69.77500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.930.00%
Public order42.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.950.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.26-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour54.8925.00%
Public order32.440.00%
Shoplifting11.47-83.33%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.058.33%
Shoplifting66.35100.00%
Other theft62.93500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9533.33%
Public order31.950.00%
Drugs21.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.77-33.33%
Shoplifting35.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.47-66.67%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.9880.00%
Public order88.79166.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.9120.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.930.00%
Shoplifting31.47-25.00%
Other theft21.47100.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.66233.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.89-37.50%
Shoplifting42.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.950.00%
Public order31.47200.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.8614.29%
Violence and sexual offences33.91-70.00%
Public order11.47-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.61-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour74.89133.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.420.00%
Public order32.4450.00%
Shoplifting31.47200.00%
Drugs31.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.24-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.35200.00%
Theft from the person21.470.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.1711.11%
Criminal damage and arson39.770.00%
Public order21.47-60.00%
Drugs20.98100.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.560.00%
Public order58.790.00%
Other theft42.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.950.00%
Shoplifting31.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20245
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
May 20248
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202410
July 202413
June 202412
May 202418
April 202410
March 20243
February 202410
January 202413
December 202320
November 202318

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH1 5JW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Victoria Court
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Frankland Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Brackenfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. North Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Westcott Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Durham Moor Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. High Carr Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Finchale Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Dunholme Close
    Total1
    Public order1