DH3 3QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 3QF

DH3 3QF, County Durham has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.06 per 1,000 population. This DH3 3QF 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 3QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 3QF, encompassing approximately 1757 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH3 3QF area, explore the DH3 3QF 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 (26.92% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-45.83% decrease)

DH3 3QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11

DH3 3QF 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 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3354.0626.92%
Shoplifting2418.78-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour1313.66-45.83%
Public order97.400.00%
Other theft65.12-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.41-44.44%
Vehicle crime22.850.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Burglary10.57-83.33%
Other crime10.570.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2763.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences2615.378.33%
Anti-social behaviour2414.80242.86%
Criminal damage and arson913.66200.00%
Public order95.1250.00%
Other theft75.12-46.15%
Burglary63.980.00%
Other crime13.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2748.3712.50%
Violence and sexual offences2415.379.09%
Other theft1313.66333.33%
Anti-social behaviour77.40-41.67%
Public order63.98-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson33.41-25.00%
Other crime31.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.71-33.33%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2448.3784.62%
Violence and sexual offences2213.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour1212.5220.00%
Public order116.83450.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.26-55.56%
Other theft32.28-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.710.00%
Robbery21.710.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Theft from the person11.140.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2237.56-8.33%
Shoplifting1312.52-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour107.4011.11%
Criminal damage and arson95.69125.00%
Other theft55.12-50.00%
Public order22.85100.00%
Robbery21.140.00%
Burglary21.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.14-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2445.53700.00%
Shoplifting1913.661800.00%
Other theft1010.81900.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.69-30.77%
Burglary45.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.280.00%
Vehicle crime22.280.00%
Possession of weapons21.140.00%
Robbery21.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.2485.71%
Violence and sexual offences37.40-85.71%
Shoplifting11.71-96.00%
Other theft10.57-75.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2539.274.17%
Violence and sexual offences2114.23-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour711.95250.00%
Public order73.9816.67%
Other theft43.98-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.280.00%
Possession of weapons12.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2640.4173.33%
Shoplifting2414.80140.00%
Public order613.66100.00%
Other theft53.41-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.85-33.33%
Possession of weapons22.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.3215.38%
Shoplifting108.54-28.57%
Other theft85.69-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson64.5520.00%
Public order33.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71-33.33%
Burglary21.14100.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1429.02-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences137.97-48.00%
Other theft117.4083.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.2666.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.85-62.50%
Public order31.71-57.14%
Burglary11.71-80.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2541.540.00%
Shoplifting1714.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.670.00%
Public order74.550.00%
Other theft63.980.00%
Burglary53.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.850.00%
Other crime11.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202413
June 20243
May 20245
April 202410
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 202311
September 20236

A total of 225 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202427
July 202427
June 202424
May 202413
April 202419
March 20241
February 202425
January 202424
December 202310
November 202314
September 202317

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202426
July 202424
June 202422
May 202422
April 202424
March 20243
February 202421
January 202426
December 202315
November 202313
September 202325

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202424
July 20247
June 202412
May 202410
April 20249
March 202413
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20238

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20246
June 202411
May 20242
April 20241
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
September 20237

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH3 3QF 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. Parking Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. South Burns
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. High Chare
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Villiers Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wesley Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Hedworth Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Tuart Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Poplar Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Park Road Central
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Orchard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bede Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Central Exchange
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Church Chare
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Springfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lindom Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1