DH3 3UR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 3UR

DH3 3UR, County Durham has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.48 per 1,000 population. This DH3 3UR 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 3UR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 3UR, encompassing approximately 2002 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH3 3UR area, explore the DH3 3UR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH3 3UR area, visit the DH3 3UR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DH3 3UR 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
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

DH3 3UR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1320.4818.18%
Anti-social behaviour96.49-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.50-33.33%
Other theft53.00-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.500.00%
Public order21.50100.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1120.48-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour105.49150.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.9980.00%
Other theft74.50-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson23.500.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1719.480.00%
Other theft98.49350.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.50-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.500.00%
Public order32.00-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.50-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1718.9888.89%
Violence and sexual offences78.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.50-50.00%
Public order42.00100.00%
Other theft22.00100.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

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
Shoplifting914.98-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour84.50300.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.00-41.67%
Public order23.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Other theft10.50-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Robbery10.50-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1420.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.990.00%
Other theft65.99500.00%
Vehicle crime33.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-66.67%
Robbery21.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

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 behaviour64.0050.00%
Other crime13.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2017.985.26%
Violence and sexual offences89.99-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.00300.00%
Public order32.0050.00%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1917.98137.50%
Violence and sexual offences109.49233.33%
Other theft34.99-50.00%
Public order21.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.490.00%
Other theft64.00-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences33.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-50.00%
Public order11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.49-27.27%
Other theft74.0075.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.50300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.00-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Burglary11.00-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.490.00%
Other theft43.000.00%
Public order32.000.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 202412
February 20248
January 202410
December 20233
November 20232
September 20236

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 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 20246
March 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
September 20234

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202417
June 202417
May 20249
April 202414
February 202420
January 202419
December 20238
November 20238
September 202311

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 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
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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
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 3UR 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. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Highfield Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Highfield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Camperdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Orchard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Viador
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Shields Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1