EMBLETON CLOSE, DH1 5SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5SW

EMBLETON CLOSE, DH1 5SW, County Durham has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.79 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5SW 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 5SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5SW, encompassing approximately 3584 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH1 5SW area, explore the DH1 5SW 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 5SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Kirkham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Brancepeth Close with total crimes: 1

EMBLETON CLOSE, DH1 5SW 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.7933.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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 offences31.39-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In July 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 offences42.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.56-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.23-42.86%
Shoplifting11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.91600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary21.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-87.50%
Public order10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.35300.00%
Other crime22.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary83.35700.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.23-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.230.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
February 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20238
November 20231

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Kirkham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Brancepeth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Carr House Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bowes Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elsdon Road
    Total1
    Public order1