FORDHAM ROAD, DH1 5LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5LW

FORDHAM ROAD, DH1 5LW, County Durham has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.67 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5LW 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 5LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5LW, encompassing approximately 2996 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 5LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Frankland Road with total crimes: 4
  • Kirkham Road with total crimes: 2
  • St Godric'S Close with total crimes: 1

FORDHAM ROAD, DH1 5LW 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 offences33.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Public order20.67100.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.34-66.67%
Public order10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.01-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.0025.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.67-33.33%
Burglary10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.34600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.330.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-33.33%
Public order10.670.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.33200.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary76.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.34-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.00300.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.01166.67%
Public order42.67300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.33-75.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
December 20234
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
September 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20237

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Frankland Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kirkham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. St Godric'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Brackenfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Featherstone Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Elsdon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Farnham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1