MELVILLE STREET, DH3 3JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 3JF

MELVILLE STREET, DH3 3JF, County Durham has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.82 per 1,000 population. This DH3 3JF 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 3JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 3JF, encompassing approximately 2065 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH3 3JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14
  • Buttermere Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ashton Downe with total crimes: 3

MELVILLE STREET, DH3 3JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.8231.25%
Anti-social behaviour910.1712.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.360.00%
Public order41.94-50.00%
Other crime11.940.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.2823.08%
Anti-social behaviour87.75100.00%
Public order83.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.870.00%
Vehicle crime31.94200.00%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.1162.50%
Criminal damage and arson46.30-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.94-63.64%
Robbery21.940.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1115.5037.50%
Violence and sexual offences85.33-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson53.8725.00%
Public order32.4250.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Other theft10.97-75.00%
Shoplifting10.48-80.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2625.6718.18%
Anti-social behaviour812.5933.33%
Shoplifting53.87150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.42300.00%
Other theft41.940.00%
Vehicle crime21.94100.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.821000.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.6550.00%
Other theft42.91300.00%
Shoplifting21.940.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.94-90.48%
Other theft10.97-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.85133.33%
Criminal damage and arson710.17-12.50%
Public order43.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.94100.00%
Other theft31.94-25.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.0112.50%
Criminal damage and arson84.36166.67%
Other theft43.87100.00%
Vehicle crime41.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.940.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.65-42.86%
Public order33.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4550.00%
Other theft21.45-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-50.00%
Burglary20.97100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.530.00%
Other theft56.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.420.00%
Shoplifting21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
February 20247
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 202413
June 20248
May 202426
April 202422
March 20242
February 202421
January 20249
December 20238
November 202314

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20244
June 202411
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 2 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
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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Buttermere Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Ashton Downe
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Lumley Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Allen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Poplar Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Springfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stanley Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Clifford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Coronation Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Jolliffe Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Baden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ripon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Blencathra Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Lynn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Elvet Green
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Boulmer Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Cleveland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Sheelin Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1