DH4 6DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH4 6DD

DH4 6DD, County Durham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.13 per 1,000 population. This DH4 6DD 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 6DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH4 6DD, encompassing approximately 1029 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DH4 6DD 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 6DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1329.13550.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.62300.00%
Burglary33.8850.00%
Vehicle crime32.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9150.00%
Other theft22.910.00%
Robbery11.940.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour29.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.94-50.00%
Burglary21.940.00%
Public order11.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.80-33.33%
Burglary23.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.94-75.00%

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 offences616.51-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.83300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.910.00%
Burglary11.94-66.67%
Other crime10.97-50.00%

In May 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 offences817.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.77100.00%
Burglary33.88200.00%
Other crime22.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.94-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.71400.00%
Vehicle crime24.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.940.00%
Public order21.940.00%
Other crime11.940.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%

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 behaviour22.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.94-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.880.00%
Burglary11.94-50.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary27.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.94100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.94-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour21.94-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.6275.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.80300.00%
Other theft13.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-80.00%

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 arson514.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.86-42.86%
Other crime23.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.940.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.710.00%
Vehicle crime26.800.00%
Drugs11.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235

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 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 202410
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
September 20237

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
April 20242
September 20232

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 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 6DD 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. Carnation Avenue
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Mill Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Meadow Grange
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1