DH1 5RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5RR

DH1 5RR, County Durham has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.55 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5RR 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 5RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5RR, encompassing approximately 890 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DH1 5RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbeywoods with total crimes: 17
  • Smithfield with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

DH1 5RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1332.55-35.00%
Violence and sexual offences614.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.490.00%
Vehicle crime23.370.00%
Burglary12.240.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2030.30150.00%
Violence and sexual offences422.4533.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.49-33.33%
Other theft12.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting819.0860.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.98-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.3750.00%
Other theft23.370.00%
Other crime12.240.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour514.59400.00%
Shoplifting55.61-61.54%
Violence and sexual offences25.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.240.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1320.20-13.33%
Drugs114.590.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1529.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences816.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.980.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Other theft11.120.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.12-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour28.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.24-33.33%
Other theft12.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1223.57-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences313.4750.00%
Public order33.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.240.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1423.57-17.65%
Public order215.71100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.24-50.00%
Robbery12.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1726.9430.77%
Violence and sexual offences419.08100.00%
Burglary14.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-66.67%
Public order11.12-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1324.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.590.00%
Public order33.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
April 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
July 20248
June 20245
May 202413
April 202415
February 20248
January 202412
December 202314
November 202317
September 202313

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

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 5RR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Abbeywoods
    Total17
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Smithfield
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 4. Folly Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Farrier Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1