DH3 3LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 3LW

DH3 3LW, County Durham has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.87 per 1,000 population. This DH3 3LW 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 3LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 3LW, encompassing approximately 2084 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

DH3 3LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14
  • Buttermere Close with total crimes: 3
  • Lumley Terrace with total crimes: 2

DH3 3LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1714.8770.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.92-42.86%
Public order31.92-50.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.91-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour74.8075.00%
Public order63.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.88-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.5983.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.28-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.92-40.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

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 behaviour1012.9542.86%
Violence and sexual offences64.80-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8866.67%
Public order32.4050.00%
Other theft11.44-75.00%
Shoplifting10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.3115.38%
Anti-social behaviour77.1975.00%
Other theft43.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.92200.00%
Shoplifting21.44100.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.95550.00%
Other theft46.24300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9233.33%
Theft from the person11.920.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

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 behaviour32.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.44-86.67%
Other theft10.96-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.39114.29%
Criminal damage and arson57.19-16.67%
Public order42.400.00%
Other theft31.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4450.00%

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 offences711.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.36500.00%
Vehicle crime42.8833.33%
Other theft31.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44100.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.15-12.50%
Vehicle crime33.360.00%
Other theft21.44-33.33%
Public order20.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.110.00%
Other theft33.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
February 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
June 20243
May 20242
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 202411
June 20246
May 202415
April 202413
March 20242
February 202415
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 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 20243
December 20232
November 20233

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 2 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
January 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 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH3 3LW 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. Lumley Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Allen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Springfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stanley Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Clifford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Coronation Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Jolliffe Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Baden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ripon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Lynn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1