SMITH CLOSE, DH6 1RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 1RG

SMITH CLOSE, DH6 1RG, County Durham has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.22 per 1,000 population. This DH6 1RG 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 1RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 1RG, encompassing approximately 1108 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH6 1RG area, explore the DH6 1RG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH6 1RG area, visit the DH6 1RG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH6 1RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harrison Garth with total crimes: 2
  • Park House Close with total crimes: 1
  • Liddle Avenue with total crimes: 1

SMITH CLOSE, DH6 1RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.22-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.710.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.22300.00%
Public order13.610.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.90-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%

In June 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 offences68.12100.00%
Burglary25.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.32200.00%
Burglary12.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-50.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.320.00%
Vehicle crime22.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.800.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%

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 offences35.41-40.00%
Public order12.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.02-28.57%
Burglary24.51-33.33%
Public order11.800.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.34600.00%
Burglary36.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Other theft11.800.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Drugs10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

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 3 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
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
December 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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