MITFORD CLOSE, DH3 4BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 4BL

MITFORD CLOSE, DH3 4BL, County Durham has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population. This DH3 4BL 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 4BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 4BL, encompassing approximately 1711 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

DH3 4BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Lamorbey Walk with total crimes: 1
  • Cheshire Avenue with total crimes: 1

MITFORD CLOSE, DH3 4BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.09200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.75-60.00%
Public order11.17-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.7666.67%
Vehicle crime32.920.00%
Public order31.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.0125.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.92-62.50%
Possession of weapons21.75100.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.51166.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.340.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Public order21.17100.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.340.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Public order11.17-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.84-14.29%
Public order23.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.18133.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.09300.00%
Vehicle crime22.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.090.00%
Public order10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
September 20237

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH3 4BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Lamorbey Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Cheshire Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1