DH1 5YD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5YD

DH1 5YD, County Durham has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.81 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5YD 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 5YD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5YD, encompassing approximately 1019 residents.

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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 5YD 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 5YD 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 offences79.81133.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.870.00%
Other crime11.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.94-78.57%

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 offences1417.6675.00%
Other crime313.7450.00%
Drugs12.940.00%

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 offences810.79166.67%
Other crime27.85100.00%
Drugs11.960.00%

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 offences34.91-40.00%
Other crime12.94-75.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

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 offences510.79400.00%
Other crime44.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.930.00%
Drugs10.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.98-80.00%

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 offences511.78-28.57%
Public order44.9133.33%
Other crime33.930.00%

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 offences712.76600.00%
Other crime36.870.00%
Public order32.940.00%

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 arson711.78600.00%
Other crime36.8750.00%
Vehicle crime12.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.98-66.67%

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 offences37.850.00%
Other crime22.940.00%
Burglary11.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 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 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 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

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 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 20231
November 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20244
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 5YD 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