DH6 2NH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 2NH

DH6 2NH, County Durham has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.91 per 1,000 population. This DH6 2NH 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 2NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 2NH, encompassing approximately 1225 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)

DH6 2NH Crime Hotspots

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

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

DH6 2NH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1435.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1311.43116.67%
Violence and sexual offences1210.61140.00%
Public order29.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.63-50.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting719.5975.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.71500.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.08-50.00%
Other crime21.630.00%
Other theft11.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.08-33.33%
Shoplifting43.26-20.00%
Other theft13.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson617.14500.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.900.00%
Shoplifting54.0866.67%
Anti-social behaviour14.08-80.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour513.0625.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.08150.00%
Shoplifting34.08-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.630.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.790.00%
Shoplifting43.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.260.00%
Bicycle theft11.630.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.2633.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.6125.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.45-25.00%
Robbery12.450.00%
Public order10.820.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting617.1450.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.90-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.26-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.2650.00%
Burglary22.45100.00%
Other crime11.63-50.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1026.12100.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.16233.33%
Shoplifting48.16300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.260.00%
Other crime21.630.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Public order10.82-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour514.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.080.00%
Theft from the person22.450.00%
Public order21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Other theft11.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 202310
November 20233

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 202310
November 20235

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
December 20231

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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting13
  • 2. Dunelm Place
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. East Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 4. Cowley Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 5. Airport/Airfield
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. East Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Front Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hanover Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tudor Court
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Alcote Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Windsor Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1