DH3 3SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 3SW

DH3 3SW, County Durham has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.95 per 1,000 population. This DH3 3SW 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 3SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 3SW, encompassing approximately 1610 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

DH3 3SW 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 3SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1527.9525.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.32-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences76.21-22.22%
Other theft54.35-28.57%
Public order33.1150.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1328.5785.71%
Shoplifting128.07-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences97.4550.00%
Other theft75.59-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.350.00%
Public order21.24-33.33%
Other crime11.240.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1827.95-5.26%
Other theft1011.18400.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.2140.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.35-25.00%
Public order33.73-40.00%
Other crime11.860.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1926.71111.11%
Violence and sexual offences811.8014.29%
Anti-social behaviour54.97-37.50%
Public order53.11150.00%
Other theft23.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Robbery11.240.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting921.74-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.59100.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.97-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.350.00%
Other theft21.86-66.67%
Public order21.240.00%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Robbery10.62-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1527.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences129.320.00%
Other theft67.45500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.480.00%
Robbery21.240.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.970.00%
Other crime13.730.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2024.845.26%
Violence and sexual offences912.42-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour65.59500.00%
Public order33.730.00%
Possession of weapons11.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1923.60137.50%
Violence and sexual offences1111.80175.00%
Other theft36.83-57.14%
Public order31.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

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
Shoplifting815.530.00%
Other theft74.97-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences44.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.48300.00%
Public order12.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft814.28100.00%
Shoplifting84.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.97-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.86-60.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1219.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.450.00%
Other theft43.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.480.00%
Public order32.480.00%
Burglary21.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 202412
February 20249
January 202411
December 20234
November 20232
September 20235

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 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
September 20234

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202418
June 202419
May 20249
April 202415
February 202420
January 202419
December 20238
November 20238
September 202312

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20247
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
February 20243
January 20243
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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
September 20232

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 3SW 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. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Villiers Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Castle View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Orchard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Viador
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Shields Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1