DH4 6BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH4 6BQ

DH4 6BQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.43 per 1,000 population. This DH4 6BQ 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 6BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH4 6BQ, encompassing approximately 1365 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DH4 6BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alwyn Close with total crimes: 9
  • Lilac Square with total crimes: 6
  • Orchid Square with total crimes: 5

DH4 6BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.43700.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.72400.00%
Burglary33.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.200.00%
Vehicle crime22.20-33.33%
Robbery11.460.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.20-66.67%
Burglary21.460.00%
Public order11.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.790.00%
Burglary24.39100.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.46-75.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.200.00%
Other theft11.460.00%
Burglary10.73-66.67%
Other crime10.73-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.91-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour46.59100.00%
Burglary32.93200.00%
Other crime22.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.46-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.06700.00%
Vehicle crime55.860.00%
Other crime23.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.93-50.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.86-77.78%
Burglary21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.72800.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.59400.00%
Other theft13.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson38.060.00%
Burglary22.200.00%
Other crime21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.860.00%
Vehicle crime23.660.00%
Drugs11.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
April 202411
February 20244
January 20242
December 20239
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20245
September 20232

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alwyn Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences9
  • 2. Lilac Square
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Orchid Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sydney Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oak Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Mill Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Beaumaris
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Meadow Grange
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1