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

Overview of Crime in DH1 5QP

FINCHALE ROAD, DH1 5QP, County Durham has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.88 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5QP 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 5QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5QP, encompassing approximately 2218 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DH1 5QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbeywoods with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

FINCHALE ROAD, DH1 5QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1814.88-21.74%
Violence and sexual offences58.11-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.25300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.800.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2317.58130.00%
Violence and sexual offences810.3714.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.61-57.14%
Public order31.35200.00%
Other theft11.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.5211.11%
Anti-social behaviour74.51133.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.16-12.50%
Other theft23.160.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.92-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences84.06300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.61200.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting148.57-26.32%
Violence and sexual offences26.31-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1913.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.16100.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
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 Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.11-35.71%
Burglary44.060.00%
Other theft21.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.62-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences86.31300.00%
Other crime23.610.00%
Public order20.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1510.82-16.67%
Public order36.76200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1810.370.00%
Burglary28.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202423
July 202410
June 20249
May 202414
April 202419
February 20249
January 202414
December 202315
November 202318

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 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 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242
April 20247
February 20241
January 20248
December 20232
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
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 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
July 20241
April 20241
February 20244
November 20232

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 5QP 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. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Beaver Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pit Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Kerryhill Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Suffolk Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Corriedale Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Bowes Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bolton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1