BARFORD DRIVE, DH2 3HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 3HR

BARFORD DRIVE, DH2 3HR, County Durham has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.95 per 1,000 population. This DH2 3HR 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 3HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 3HR, encompassing approximately 3362 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH2 3HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waldridge Road with total crimes: 5
  • Cotswold Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Chatton Close with total crimes: 3

BARFORD DRIVE, DH2 3HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.9575.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.06700.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.380.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order32.38200.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-87.50%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.7614.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.380.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.57250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.08200.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.890.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour30.89200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.1616.67%
Other crime22.080.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.8720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.270.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 DH2 3HR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Waldridge Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Cotswold Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chatton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Sidlaw Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rannoch Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Millfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Fenton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bewick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cheviot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Thropton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lomond Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1