KIRKHAM ROAD, DH1 5LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5LJ

KIRKHAM ROAD, DH1 5LJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.63 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5LJ 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 5LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5LJ, encompassing approximately 3038 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 5LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kirkham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1
  • Carr House Drive with total crimes: 1

KIRKHAM ROAD, DH1 5LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.63200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In June 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 offences20.99-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65200.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.3233.33%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary74.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.620.00%
Public order31.970.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20233

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kirkham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Carr House Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bowes Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Featherstone Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Elsdon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Farnham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1