WESTGARTH GROVE, DH6 2YB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 2YB

WESTGARTH GROVE, DH6 2YB, County Durham has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.36 per 1,000 population. This DH6 2YB 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 2YB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 2YB, encompassing approximately 1537 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

DH6 2YB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Airport/Airfield with total crimes: 3
  • West Street with total crimes: 2

WESTGARTH GROVE, DH6 2YB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1312.3685.71%
Criminal damage and arson38.45200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.95-66.67%
Public order11.300.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.0675.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-75.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson49.10-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.6033.33%
Shoplifting42.60-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson510.41400.00%
Shoplifting53.2566.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.25200.00%
Public order11.950.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.76233.33%
Shoplifting36.50-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.650.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6050.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.95-33.33%
Other crime11.300.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.600.00%
Public order21.950.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.85100.00%
Other crime13.900.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.45300.00%
Shoplifting32.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.950.00%
Burglary21.950.00%
Theft from the person11.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-66.67%
Public order10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.950.00%
Other theft11.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
February 20244
November 20233

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 202410
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

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 2YB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting13
  • 2. Airport/Airfield
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. West Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Rosebay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1