DH3 3SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 3SP

DH3 3SP, County Durham has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.76 per 1,000 population. This DH3 3SP 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 3SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 3SP, encompassing approximately 1438 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

DH3 3SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 9
  • South Burns with total crimes: 9

DH3 3SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1634.7623.08%
Anti-social behaviour1011.12-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences96.95-10.00%
Other theft66.26-14.29%
Public order54.17150.00%
Vehicle crime23.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-50.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1435.45100.00%
Shoplifting139.73-35.00%
Violence and sexual offences109.0442.86%
Other theft76.95-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.870.00%
Public order21.39-33.33%
Burglary21.390.00%
Other crime11.39-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2034.765.26%
Other theft1013.90400.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.95-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour74.87-22.22%
Public order34.87-50.00%
Other crime32.090.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1934.7690.00%
Anti-social behaviour913.2112.50%
Violence and sexual offences96.260.00%
Public order66.26200.00%
Other theft24.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Robbery11.390.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1027.81-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences96.95-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour86.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.56400.00%
Other theft23.48-66.67%
Public order21.390.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Robbery10.70-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1635.450.00%
Shoplifting1511.120.00%
Other theft610.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.17-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.780.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Robbery21.390.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.48-16.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2129.8910.53%
Violence and sexual offences1014.60-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour66.95500.00%
Public order34.17-25.00%
Possession of weapons12.090.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1927.81137.50%
Violence and sexual offences1213.21140.00%
Public order48.34300.00%
Other theft32.78-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour12.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting818.77-11.11%
Other theft75.56-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences54.8766.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.48150.00%
Public order13.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting918.07-25.00%
Other theft86.26166.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.56-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.09-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Other crime11.390.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1227.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences118.340.00%
Burglary47.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.780.00%
Other theft32.780.00%
Public order32.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Other crime11.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20247
June 20249
May 20249
April 202416
February 202410
January 202412
December 20235
November 20233
September 202311

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202410
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
September 20233

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 202420
June 202419
May 202410
April 202415
February 202421
January 202419
December 20238
November 20239
September 202312

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 20247
June 20249
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
December 20235
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
September 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. South Burns
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Villiers Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Castle View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Orchard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Church Chare
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Shields Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1