DH3 3EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 3EE

DH3 3EE, County Durham has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 64.93 per 1,000 population. This DH3 3EE 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 3EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 3EE, encompassing approximately 1494 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (32.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)

DH3 3EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • South Burns with total crimes: 9

DH3 3EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3364.9332.00%
Shoplifting2622.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour1317.40-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson108.70-16.67%
Public order86.69-11.11%
Drugs25.35100.00%
Burglary21.34-71.43%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2672.964.00%
Violence and sexual offences2517.40-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour2216.73144.44%
Criminal damage and arson1214.73140.00%
Public order98.0350.00%
Burglary76.02600.00%
Vehicle crime24.690.00%
Other theft21.34-33.33%
Other crime11.34-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2656.890.00%
Shoplifting2517.408.70%
Anti-social behaviour916.73-25.00%
Public order66.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.02-28.57%
Other crime43.350.00%
Other theft32.68200.00%
Vehicle crime22.01100.00%
Bicycle theft21.340.00%
Drugs11.340.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Robbery10.67-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2656.220.00%
Shoplifting2317.4035.29%
Anti-social behaviour1215.3933.33%
Public order98.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.02-41.67%
Robbery24.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2652.21-13.33%
Shoplifting1717.40-39.29%
Criminal damage and arson1211.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.03-10.00%
Public order36.02200.00%
Other theft32.01-40.00%
Robbery22.01100.00%
Burglary21.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

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 offences3061.58900.00%
Shoplifting2820.082700.00%
Anti-social behaviour1018.74-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson66.690.00%
Other theft54.02400.00%
Burglary43.350.00%
Possession of weapons22.680.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1614.0660.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.71-86.96%
Shoplifting12.01-96.15%
Other theft10.67-85.71%

In February 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
Shoplifting2660.91-3.70%
Violence and sexual offences2317.40-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour1015.39900.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.6925.00%
Public order76.6916.67%
Other theft74.6940.00%
Burglary24.690.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Other crime21.34100.00%
Theft from the person11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3155.5647.62%
Shoplifting2720.75107.69%
Criminal damage and arson818.07-27.27%
Public order65.3520.00%
Other theft54.020.00%
Possession of weapons23.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-50.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2140.83-12.50%
Shoplifting1314.06-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson118.70120.00%
Other theft57.360.00%
Public order53.3566.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.35-60.00%
Burglary21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2441.5014.29%
Shoplifting1716.06-51.43%
Anti-social behaviour511.38-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson53.35-16.67%
Other theft53.35-28.57%
Public order33.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%
Burglary10.67-75.00%
Other crime10.67-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3565.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences2123.430.00%
Public order914.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.020.00%
Other theft76.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.690.00%
Burglary44.020.00%
Other crime22.680.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202422
July 20249
June 202412
May 20249
April 202410
March 202416
February 202410
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
September 20239

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20245
June 20247
May 202412
April 20246
February 202410
January 20248
December 202311
November 20235
September 20236

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20246
June 20249
May 20243
April 20241
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
September 20239

A total of 264 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202426
July 202425
June 202423
May 202417
April 202428
March 20241
February 202426
January 202427
December 202313
November 202317
September 202335

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202425
July 202426
June 202426
May 202426
April 202430
March 20243
February 202423
January 202431
December 202321
November 202324
September 202321

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
September 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
September 20237

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
January 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH3 3EE 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. South Burns
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Fife Avenue
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. High Chare
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Wesley Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Hedworth Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Bede Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Ashton Downe
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Tuart Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Poplar Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. The Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. The Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bede Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Jacques Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Central Exchange
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Church Chare
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Springfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Blencathra Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Lynn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Elvet Green
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Boulmer Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Bullion Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1