SHIELDS ROAD, DH3 4AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 4AA

SHIELDS ROAD, DH3 4AA, County Durham has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.35 per 1,000 population. This DH3 4AA 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 4AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 4AA, encompassing approximately 1390 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH3 4AA area, explore the DH3 4AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH3 4AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 9
  • Highfield Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • A693 with total crimes: 1

SHIELDS ROAD, DH3 4AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59.3525.00%
Shoplifting43.59100.00%
Vehicle crime22.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.44100.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.47-20.00%
Shoplifting22.88-66.67%
Other crime11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.720.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.0620.00%
Other theft54.31150.00%
Public order23.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.440.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.47150.00%
Other theft23.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.47100.00%
Shoplifting21.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Other theft10.72-75.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.88100.00%
Shoplifting21.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.03-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour12.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.47133.33%
Anti-social behaviour15.03-50.00%
Other theft10.72-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48.63-42.86%
Shoplifting32.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.440.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.030.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 11 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
November 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary 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 4AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Highfield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. A693
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Camperdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shields Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1