SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, DH3 3UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 3UQ

SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, DH3 3UQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.77 per 1,000 population. This DH3 3UQ 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 3UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 3UQ, encompassing approximately 2118 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)

DH3 3UQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 9
  • South Burns with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, DH3 3UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1120.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.7211.11%
Other theft64.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.830.00%
Drugs21.890.00%
Public order10.940.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1119.82-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences105.1966.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.72200.00%
Other theft84.25-11.11%
Public order13.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1416.990.00%
Other theft96.61200.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.25-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.830.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1416.52250.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.25-62.50%
Other theft31.4250.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.25300.00%
Shoplifting43.78-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.89200.00%
Other theft21.42-66.67%
Public order20.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Robbery10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.160.00%
Shoplifting74.250.00%
Other theft63.30500.00%
Vehicle crime32.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42-66.67%
Robbery20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.25500.00%
Public order12.83-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1312.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.14-10.00%
Public order24.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1315.10333.33%
Violence and sexual offences106.14100.00%
Public order34.72200.00%
Other theft31.42-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.42100.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft711.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.30150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.36400.00%
Shoplifting32.36-25.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78.970.00%
Shoplifting43.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20246
June 20249
May 20249
April 20249
February 20249
January 202410
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20243
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 12 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202414
June 202414
May 20244
April 20247
February 202413
January 202413
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 4 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
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. South Burns
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Villiers Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pelaw Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Northlands
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. South Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Castle View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pelaw Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Highfield Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Highfield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Camperdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Orchard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Viador
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Shields Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1