DH3 3AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 3AT

DH3 3AT, County Durham has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.15 per 1,000 population. This DH3 3AT 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 3AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 3AT, encompassing approximately 2483 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH3 3AT area, explore the DH3 3AT Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH3 3AT area, visit the DH3 3AT House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)

DH3 3AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14
  • High Chare with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

DH3 3AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.1525.00%
Anti-social behaviour1010.0711.11%
Shoplifting74.03-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.82-33.33%
Public order42.42-55.56%
Other crime11.61-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.5917.65%
Shoplifting128.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.83125.00%
Public order93.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.62125.00%
Burglary43.620.00%
Other crime21.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other theft10.81-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.90-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.85-20.00%
Other theft41.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.61-55.56%
Public order31.61-40.00%
Shoplifting31.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.93-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour98.0512.50%
Public order53.62150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.01-16.67%
Shoplifting32.01-50.00%
Robbery11.210.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-75.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.9512.50%
Anti-social behaviour810.8733.33%
Shoplifting63.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.42500.00%
Other theft42.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.61100.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.52700.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.66-33.33%
Other theft42.42300.00%
Shoplifting31.61200.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.64125.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.62-87.50%
Shoplifting11.21-75.00%
Other theft10.40-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.7384.62%
Criminal damage and arson69.66-33.33%
Other theft52.4225.00%
Public order52.01400.00%
Shoplifting42.0133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.61100.00%
Burglary11.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.24200.00%
Other theft43.6233.33%
Shoplifting31.61200.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Public order10.81-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.48-13.33%
Vehicle crime35.240.00%
Burglary31.2150.00%
Other theft31.21-57.14%
Public order31.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Shoplifting11.21-80.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.110.00%
Other theft76.040.00%
Shoplifting52.820.00%
Public order42.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
February 20246
January 20249
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202420
July 202417
June 202420
May 202427
April 202424
March 20243
February 202424
January 202413
December 202313
November 202315

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20244
June 20249
May 20248
April 20246
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 3 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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. High Chare
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Buttermere Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Ashton Downe
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Lumley Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Allen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Poplar Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Central Exchange
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Springfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stanley Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Clifford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Coronation Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Jolliffe Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Baden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ripon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Blencathra Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Lynn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Elvet Green
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Boulmer Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1