ATKINSON ROAD, DH3 3RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 3RU

ATKINSON ROAD, DH3 3RU, County Durham has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.02 per 1,000 population. This DH3 3RU 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 3RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 3RU, encompassing approximately 2073 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

DH3 3RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 9
  • Villiers Place with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

ATKINSON ROAD, DH3 3RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.02350.00%
Other theft64.34-14.29%
Shoplifting52.89-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.410.00%
Drugs21.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-33.33%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft710.13-12.50%
Shoplifting73.38-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.3850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.45-33.33%
Burglary10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.0225.00%
Other theft84.82300.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.86-25.00%
Public order21.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96100.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.68166.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.8633.33%
Other theft21.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-80.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.23400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.41-40.00%
Shoplifting31.450.00%
Other theft21.45-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69.65500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.890.00%
Vehicle crime32.410.00%
Shoplifting31.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.89300.00%
Other crime11.930.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.23-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.93-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.68233.33%
Violence and sexual offences24.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Other theft20.96-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58.20-28.57%
Shoplifting32.4150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-33.33%
Public order20.96100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.380.00%
Shoplifting21.450.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
February 20248
January 202410
December 20233
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Villiers Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Northlands
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Castle View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Highfield Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Highfield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. A693
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Camperdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Orchard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Viador
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Shields Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1