STARTFORTH CLOSE, DH3 4SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 4SW

STARTFORTH CLOSE, DH3 4SW, County Durham has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.90 per 1,000 population. This DH3 4SW 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 4SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 4SW, encompassing approximately 908 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DH3 4SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Scorer'S Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Tintagel with total crimes: 2
  • Startforth Close with total crimes: 2

STARTFORTH CLOSE, DH3 4SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.900.00%
Drugs17.700.00%
Other theft11.10-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.5140.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.70200.00%
Other theft23.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.200.00%
Public order12.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.90-44.44%
Other theft25.500.00%
Public order12.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.3180.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.20-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

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 arson515.41400.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.5025.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.50-33.33%
Other crime22.200.00%

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 offences414.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.4050.00%
Other theft23.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.20-50.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.20100.00%
Drugs12.200.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.60100.00%
Burglary22.20100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.20-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.00-37.50%
Vehicle crime15.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.310.00%
Public order18.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20249
May 20245
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Scorer'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Tintagel
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Startforth Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Scott Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1