WOLSINGHAM DRIVE, DH1 5SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5SP

WOLSINGHAM DRIVE, DH1 5SP, County Durham has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.40 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5SP 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 5SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5SP, encompassing approximately 3743 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 5SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kirkham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Brancepeth Close with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

WOLSINGHAM DRIVE, DH1 5SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.4033.33%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

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 offences31.34-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In July 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 offences52.6766.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.80-40.00%

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 offences52.67-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.01700.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-88.89%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.21200.00%
Other crime22.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary84.01700.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.14-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.40-12.50%
Burglary11.870.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.670.00%
Public order12.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20248
February 20241
January 20249
December 20233
November 20237
September 20238

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20238
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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kirkham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Brancepeth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Carr House Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Bowes Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Godric'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Featherstone Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Elsdon Road
    Total1
    Public order1