WESTWOOD TERRACE, DH3 3JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 3JS

WESTWOOD TERRACE, DH3 3JS, County Durham has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.65 per 1,000 population. This DH3 3JS 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 3JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 3JS, encompassing approximately 1840 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

DH3 3JS 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

WESTWOOD TERRACE, DH3 3JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.6520.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.3533.33%
Public order32.17-62.50%
Other crime11.630.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.3715.38%
Anti-social behaviour88.15100.00%
Public order84.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.35-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Possession of weapons11.630.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

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 offences1313.04116.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.06-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.17-60.00%
Robbery22.170.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1015.7625.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.43-73.91%
Criminal damage and arson53.2666.67%
Public order32.7250.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Other theft11.09-75.00%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%
Other crime10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.5421.05%
Anti-social behaviour812.5060.00%
Other theft44.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.17200.00%
Shoplifting31.6350.00%
Vehicle crime21.63100.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.19850.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.3266.67%
Other theft42.72300.00%
Shoplifting22.170.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.26-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.63-90.00%
Other theft11.09-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.65185.71%
Criminal damage and arson510.87-16.67%
Public order42.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.17100.00%
Other theft32.17-25.00%
Burglary11.630.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.13-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.80100.00%
Other theft43.26100.00%
Vehicle crime42.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.170.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%

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 offences811.41-38.46%
Public order34.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63200.00%
Other theft21.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-50.00%
Burglary11.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.060.00%
Other theft42.170.00%
Shoplifting22.170.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231

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 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 202413
June 20246
May 202423
April 202419
March 20242
February 202420
January 20247
December 20238
November 202313

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20231
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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
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 3JS 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. Poplar Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stanley Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Clifford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Coronation Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Jolliffe Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Baden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ripon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Blencathra Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Lynn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Cleveland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Sheelin Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1