MELBECK DRIVE, DH2 1UE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 1UE

MELBECK DRIVE, DH2 1UE, County Durham has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.56 per 1,000 population. This DH2 1UE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH2 postcode area, which has experienced 190 crimes and a crime rate of 6.20 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH2 1UE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 1UE, encompassing approximately 2220 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH2 1UE area, explore the DH2 1UE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH2 1UE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wensley Close with total crimes: 6
  • The Oval with total crimes: 4
  • Bradley Close with total crimes: 3

MELBECK DRIVE, DH2 1UE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary98.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.600.00%
Drugs11.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary53.600.00%
Vehicle crime22.25100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.900.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.0550.00%
Vehicle crime12.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.450.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.60300.00%
Drugs11.800.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.45-75.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.80300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.800.00%
Shoplifting11.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.60200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.450.00%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.450.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
June 20245

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH2 1UE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wensley Close
    Total6
    Burglary6
  • 2. The Oval
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Bradley Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ripley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodlands
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Middleham Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Ellington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1