DH3 3AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 3AJ

DH3 3AJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.95 per 1,000 population. This DH3 3AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH3 postcode area, which has experienced 247 crimes and a crime rate of 9.29 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH3 3AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 3AJ, encompassing approximately 1794 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH3 3AJ area, explore the DH3 3AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (29.17% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DH3 3AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11

DH3 3AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3152.9529.17%
Shoplifting2617.28-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour1414.49-33.33%
Public order97.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.02-40.00%
Vehicle crime23.34100.00%
Other theft21.11-50.00%
Burglary21.11-71.43%
Drugs11.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3061.303.45%
Violence and sexual offences2416.7214.29%
Anti-social behaviour2113.38162.50%
Criminal damage and arson1011.70100.00%
Public order95.57125.00%
Burglary75.02600.00%
Other theft43.90-50.00%
Other crime12.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2946.2611.54%
Violence and sexual offences2116.16-8.70%
Other theft811.70700.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.46-16.67%
Public order42.79-63.64%
Other crime32.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Robbery10.56-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2648.4973.33%
Violence and sexual offences2314.4915.00%
Anti-social behaviour1212.8233.33%
Public order116.69266.67%
Criminal damage and arson66.13-33.33%
Robbery23.340.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.11100.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.56-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2037.34-33.33%
Shoplifting1511.15-46.43%
Anti-social behaviour98.36-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.02125.00%
Other theft45.02-33.33%
Public order32.23200.00%
Robbery21.670.00%
Burglary21.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3051.83900.00%
Shoplifting2816.722700.00%
Anti-social behaviour1015.60-28.57%
Other theft65.57500.00%
Burglary43.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.230.00%
Vehicle crime22.230.00%
Possession of weapons21.110.00%
Robbery21.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.59100.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.80-86.36%
Shoplifting11.67-96.55%
Other theft10.56-83.33%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2945.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences2216.16-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour712.26600.00%
Public order73.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.9020.00%
Other theft63.3420.00%
Possession of weapons13.34-50.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2944.03123.08%
Violence and sexual offences2616.1636.84%
Public order714.4940.00%
Other theft53.9025.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.79-44.44%
Vehicle crime32.79200.00%
Possession of weapons21.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1931.2126.67%
Shoplifting1310.59-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson97.25125.00%
Public order55.0266.67%
Other theft42.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.23-33.33%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1827.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences1510.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.360.00%
Other theft42.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.230.00%
Public order31.670.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202421
July 20248
June 202412
May 20249
April 202410
March 202414
February 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20249
April 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20244
June 202411
May 20243
April 20241
February 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 244 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202430
July 202429
June 202426
May 202415
April 202428
March 20241
February 202429
January 202429
December 202313
November 202318

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202424
July 202421
June 202423
May 202420
April 202430
March 20243
February 202422
January 202426
December 202319
November 202315

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH3 3AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. South Burns
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Fife Avenue
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. High Chare
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Villiers Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wesley Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Hedworth Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Tuart Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Poplar Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. The Orchard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bede Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Central Exchange
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Church Chare
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Springfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lynn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Elvet Green
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Lindom Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1