DH3 4LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 4LE

DH3 4LE, County Durham has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.85 per 1,000 population. This DH3 4LE 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 4LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 4LE, encompassing approximately 2044 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH3 4LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Scorer'S Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Tintagel with total crimes: 2

DH3 4LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.8542.86%
Shoplifting14.890.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.45300.00%
Other theft21.960.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In July 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 offences75.87-22.22%
Other theft23.420.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Burglary10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.8580.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.40-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.47-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.34150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.4525.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4533.33%
Other crime11.960.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.85300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Drugs10.980.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary45.38300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-60.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.85-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson32.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.850.00%
Public order14.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20247
June 20249
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Back Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Scorer'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Tintagel
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Startforth Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Melbeck Court
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Scott Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1