MORTON CRESCENT, DH4 6AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH4 6AD

MORTON CRESCENT, DH4 6AD, County Durham has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.36 per 1,000 population. This DH4 6AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH4 postcode area, which has experienced 267 crimes and a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH4 6AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH4 6AD, encompassing approximately 1375 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH4 6AD area, explore the DH4 6AD 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 (75.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH4 6AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sydney Street with total crimes: 4
  • Oak Street with total crimes: 4
  • Rose Avenue with total crimes: 3

MORTON CRESCENT, DH4 6AD 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 Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.3675.00%
Burglary25.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.45-66.67%
Other crime10.730.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.36-63.64%
Burglary32.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.18-57.14%
Vehicle crime22.180.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-50.00%
Public order11.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.09450.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.00-22.22%
Burglary45.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.910.00%
Other theft22.91100.00%
Public order11.45-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour923.27800.00%
Burglary46.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.91100.00%
Other crime32.91200.00%
Drugs32.180.00%
Public order32.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.45100.00%
Other theft11.450.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.7233.33%
Burglary32.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.45-66.67%
Other crime10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson410.91100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1850.00%
Burglary22.180.00%
Other theft11.450.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.00-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.18-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.9125.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.91200.00%
Burglary12.180.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.63500.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.3633.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.91-75.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.18-60.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson510.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.64100.00%
Other crime12.910.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.64-60.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Other crime11.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.180.00%
Shoplifting23.640.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Drugs11.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202411
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20249
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20246
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH4 6AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sydney Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Oak Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Rose Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Elmwood Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Pinewood Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1