WHINFIELD AVENUE, DH6 2HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 2HE

WHINFIELD AVENUE, DH6 2HE, County Durham has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.02 per 1,000 population. This DH6 2HE 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 2HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 2HE, encompassing approximately 1780 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH6 2HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Dunelm Place with total crimes: 11
  • Cowley Street with total crimes: 5

WHINFIELD AVENUE, DH6 2HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1823.0280.00%
Violence and sexual offences910.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.49200.00%
Other theft11.68-50.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.62166.67%
Violence and sexual offences34.49-25.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.86-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences42.81-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour32.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.68-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.72200.00%
Shoplifting85.0560.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.49500.00%
Public order13.370.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-90.91%
Other theft10.560.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.23266.67%
Shoplifting56.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.810.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.68-25.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.250.00%
Shoplifting21.12-71.43%
Robbery11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.9916.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.9350.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.68-62.50%
Burglary21.680.00%
Other crime11.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.3560.00%
Shoplifting64.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.370.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%
Other theft10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.550.00%
Shoplifting42.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Public order11.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20243
June 20241
May 202411
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 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
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20244
June 20249
May 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 2HE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting13
  • 2. Dunelm Place
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Cowley Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 4. Hamilton Court
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 5. Friar Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. West Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Alcote Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1