HIGHFIELD CRESCENT, DH3 3UJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 3UJ

HIGHFIELD CRESCENT, DH3 3UJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.03 per 1,000 population. This DH3 3UJ 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 3UJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 3UJ, encompassing approximately 1823 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DH3 3UJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Northlands with total crimes: 2
  • Castle View with total crimes: 1

HIGHFIELD CRESCENT, DH3 3UJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.03500.00%
Vehicle crime33.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.64-50.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.74-25.00%
Other crime11.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.19-75.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.19100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.10-50.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.190.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.64-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.640.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.740.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Northlands
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Castle View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pelaw Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Highfield Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Highfield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. A693
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Camperdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shields Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1