DH1 5RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5RN

DH1 5RN, County Durham has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 72.53 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5RN 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 5RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5RN, encompassing approximately 358 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DH1 5RN 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 5RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1572.53-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour341.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.37200.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.37-40.00%
Burglary18.370.00%
Vehicle crime12.790.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2086.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences555.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.9533.33%
Other theft111.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.790.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1061.3742.86%
Violence and sexual offences527.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour313.95-25.00%
Other theft28.37100.00%
Other crime15.580.00%
Public order12.790.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting741.84-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour419.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences311.160.00%
Other theft18.370.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1653.00-11.11%
Public order144.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.790.00%
Other theft12.790.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1875.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour350.21200.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.3750.00%
Public order28.370.00%
Burglary15.580.00%

In March 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 offences28.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.58-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting936.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour225.11100.00%
Other theft15.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.790.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1250.21-20.00%
Public order233.47-33.33%
Burglary15.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.79-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.790.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1566.95-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences441.84300.00%
Public order311.16200.00%
Drugs18.370.00%
Robbery12.790.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2072.5353.85%
Burglary355.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.370.00%
Public order12.79-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.790.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1358.580.00%
Public order236.260.00%
Drugs15.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.790.00%
Other theft12.790.00%
Vehicle crime12.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 202410
June 20247
May 202416
April 202418
February 20249
January 202412
December 202315
November 202320
September 202313

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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
September 20231

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
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 5RN 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. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Kerryhill Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Corriedale Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1