CASTLE CLOSE, DH3 3NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 3NS

CASTLE CLOSE, DH3 3NS, County Durham has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.55 per 1,000 population. This DH3 3NS 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 3NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 3NS, encompassing approximately 1256 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DH3 3NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milburn Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lumley Terrace with total crimes: 2
  • Park Road Central with total crimes: 2

CASTLE CLOSE, DH3 3NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.39-50.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.76500.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.78100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.59-33.33%
Public order11.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.960.00%
Other theft22.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.59-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.18-25.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.76-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.180.00%
Shoplifting21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Public order11.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.96400.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.98100.00%
Burglary11.590.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.59-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.5750.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.35600.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Possession of weapons11.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.980.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.590.00%
Other theft11.590.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20247
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Milburn Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Lumley Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Park Road Central
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Springfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stanley Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Queens Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lindom Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1