WEST STREET, DH6 2LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 2LJ

WEST STREET, DH6 2LJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.65 per 1,000 population. This DH6 2LJ 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 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 2LJ, encompassing approximately 2548 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)

DH6 2LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Dunelm Place with total crimes: 11
  • Grove Court with total crimes: 7

WEST STREET, DH6 2LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2328.65130.00%
Anti-social behaviour189.0363.64%
Violence and sexual offences167.0645.45%
Criminal damage and arson76.28133.33%
Burglary32.750.00%
Public order31.18200.00%
Other theft21.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.2722.22%
Anti-social behaviour114.32266.67%
Shoplifting104.32100.00%
Other crime43.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.57-57.14%
Other theft31.1850.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.59-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson73.530.00%
Shoplifting52.75-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.960.00%
Other theft21.18-33.33%
Public order10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.910.00%
Shoplifting85.4960.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.1475.00%
Other theft32.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-57.14%
Other crime21.180.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.3427.27%
Anti-social behaviour75.4916.67%
Shoplifting52.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.960.00%
Vehicle crime21.57100.00%
Burglary10.78-66.67%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.301000.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.32-40.00%
Shoplifting52.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.960.00%
Other crime31.570.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.92-92.31%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.3818.18%
Anti-social behaviour55.10-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.96-50.00%
Shoplifting21.57-71.43%
Burglary10.78-66.67%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.3233.33%
Shoplifting73.1416.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.75-45.45%
Other theft32.3550.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Drugs11.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.62144.44%
Anti-social behaviour118.63266.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.3220.00%
Shoplifting62.3550.00%
Other theft22.35100.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Public order10.78-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.99-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson53.53400.00%
Shoplifting41.96-20.00%
Burglary31.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-62.50%
Public order21.18100.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.320.00%
Shoplifting53.140.00%
Public order11.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 20249
June 202414
May 202414
April 202411
March 20241
February 202413
January 202411
December 202322
November 20239
September 202311

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 202410
February 20245
January 20246
December 202311
November 20233
September 20238

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
September 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
April 20243
December 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH6 2LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting13
  • 2. Dunelm Place
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Grove Court
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Byron Terrace
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. East Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 6. Milton Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Cowley Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 8. Hamilton Court
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 9. Friar Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. East Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. West Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Bridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Front Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Eden View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Tudor Court
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Alcote Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Windsor Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1