HIGHFIELD RISE, DH3 3UX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 3UX

HIGHFIELD RISE, DH3 3UX, County Durham has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.87 per 1,000 population. This DH3 3UX 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 3UX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 3UX, encompassing approximately 1600 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DH3 3UX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pelton Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Glencoe Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Pelaw Crescent with total crimes: 3

HIGHFIELD RISE, DH3 3UX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.87175.00%
Shoplifting76.87600.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.37-25.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.50100.00%
Burglary32.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.5014.29%
Anti-social behaviour25.00100.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.7575.00%
Other theft24.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-33.33%
Public order11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.50-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour42.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.50200.00%
Other theft11.87-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.62300.00%
Other theft22.50100.00%
Public order11.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.8720.00%
Shoplifting23.750.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.25-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-75.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.00100.00%
Public order22.50-33.33%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Other crime10.62-66.67%
Burglary10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.25-14.29%
Other crime33.750.00%
Public order31.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.87100.00%
Other theft11.25-50.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.370.00%
Public order24.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
September 20237

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pelton Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Glencoe Avenue
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Pelaw Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Pelaw Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Northlands
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. South Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Castle View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pelaw Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Highfield Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Highfield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. A693
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Camperdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Viador
    Total1
    Drugs1