HAMSTERLEY CRESCENT, DH1 5XJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5XJ

HAMSTERLEY CRESCENT, DH1 5XJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.71 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5XJ 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 5XJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5XJ, encompassing approximately 2922 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 5XJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brancepeth Close with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1
  • Carr House Drive with total crimes: 1

HAMSTERLEY CRESCENT, DH1 5XJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.71200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.030.00%

In May 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 offences21.03-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03100.00%

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
Burglary21.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.40300.00%
Other crime21.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary83.42700.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.030.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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
January 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20238
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brancepeth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Carr House Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bowes Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Elsdon Road
    Total1
    Public order1