DH1 5YA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5YA

DH1 5YA, County Durham has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.39 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5YA 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 5YA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5YA, encompassing approximately 1352 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 5YA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 8
  • Finchale Avenue with total crimes: 2

DH1 5YA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.39133.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.170.00%
Other crime11.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.22-78.57%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.3175.00%
Other crime310.3550.00%
Drugs12.220.00%

In June 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 offences88.13166.67%
Other crime25.91100.00%
Drugs11.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.70-40.00%
Other crime12.22-75.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.13400.00%
Other crime43.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.960.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.74-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.87-28.57%
Public order43.7033.33%
Other crime32.960.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.61250.00%
Other crime35.170.00%
Public order32.220.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson79.61600.00%
Other crime35.1750.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.91-66.67%
Other crime22.22-50.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.350.00%
Other crime46.650.00%
Public order12.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 202414
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
September 20239

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft 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. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20244
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary 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 5YA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Prison
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Finchale Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1