DH6 2EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 2EJ

DH6 2EJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 63.31 per 1,000 population. This DH6 2EJ 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 2EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 2EJ, encompassing approximately 78 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH6 2EJ area, explore the DH6 2EJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH6 2EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gloucester Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Front Street with total crimes: 1
  • Durham Lane with total crimes: 1

DH6 2EJ 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 Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences363.31-25.00%
Other crime137.980.00%
Public order112.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences463.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft275.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.320.00%
Vehicle crime225.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.320.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson137.980.00%
Other theft112.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences112.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences112.660.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson125.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.66-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson125.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson3139.28200.00%
Violence and sexual offences337.9850.00%
Burglary137.980.00%
Public order112.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.660.00%
Drugs112.660.00%
Vehicle crime112.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences250.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.320.00%
Vehicle crime112.660.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour112.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 2EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gloucester Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Front Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Durham Lane
    Total1
    Public order1