WHALTON CLOSE, DH6 1JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 1JZ

WHALTON CLOSE, DH6 1JZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population. This DH6 1JZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH6 postcode area, which has experienced 334 crimes and a crime rate of 9.64 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH6 1JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 1JZ, encompassing approximately 1175 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH6 1JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harrison Garth with total crimes: 2
  • New Street with total crimes: 1
  • Park House Close with total crimes: 1

WHALTON CLOSE, DH6 1JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.70-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour11.700.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.21133.33%
Public order15.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-66.67%
Other theft10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.51-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.550.00%
Public order12.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.11100.00%
Possession of weapons13.400.00%
Public order10.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.11100.00%
Burglary11.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.960.00%
Burglary11.700.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.40-25.00%
Public order12.550.00%

In January 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 offences410.21-20.00%
Burglary33.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Public order11.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.360.00%
Burglary14.250.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.250.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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 2 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH6 1JZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Harrison Garth
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. New Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Park House Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Liddle Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crawford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Forster Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1