DH3 3SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 3SU

DH3 3SU, County Durham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.77 per 1,000 population. This DH3 3SU 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 3SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 3SU, encompassing approximately 1522 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

DH3 3SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Villiers Place with total crimes: 4

DH3 3SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.7725.00%
Other theft53.28-28.57%
Shoplifting53.28-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.2866.67%
Vehicle crime23.280.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

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 theft714.45-22.22%
Shoplifting74.60-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6350.00%
Other crime11.970.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.7725.00%
Other theft96.57350.00%
Public order25.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.31-80.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.45166.67%
Violence and sexual offences55.26150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.28-60.00%
Other theft21.31100.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Burglary11.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.540.00%
Shoplifting33.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.97-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Other theft10.66-75.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.630.00%
Shoplifting31.970.00%
Vehicle crime21.970.00%
Robbery11.310.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.630.00%

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
Shoplifting88.54-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.26300.00%
Public order12.630.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.85233.33%
Anti-social behaviour16.570.00%
Other theft10.66-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.66-50.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%

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 theft59.85-28.57%
Shoplifting33.2850.00%
Public order21.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.31-66.67%

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 theft79.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.600.00%
Shoplifting21.970.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
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 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 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
May 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Villiers Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Castle View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Camperdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Orchard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shields Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1