DH1 5YY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5YY

DH1 5YY, County Durham has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.39 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5YY 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 5YY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5YY, encompassing approximately 3772 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH1 5YY area, explore the DH1 5YY 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)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 5YY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pit Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Kirkham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Brancepeth Close with total crimes: 1

DH1 5YY 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.3933.33%
Shoplifting21.06-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.120.00%
Shoplifting30.80200.00%
Public order20.80100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.65-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.6516.67%
Shoplifting21.860.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.65-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.710.00%
Shoplifting21.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.330.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
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 offences93.18350.00%
Other crime22.39100.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

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
Burglary84.51700.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.12-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.860.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.11 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 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
January 20249
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 2 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

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20238
November 20231

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
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pit Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 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. St Godric'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1