DH6 3DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 3DX

DH6 3DX, County Durham has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.53 per 1,000 population. This DH6 3DX 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 3DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 3DX, encompassing approximately 1325 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH6 3DX area, explore the DH6 3DX 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH6 3DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Lea with total crimes: 2
  • Kenton Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Ashwood Grange with total crimes: 1

DH6 3DX 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.26-75.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.79-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.260.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.28150.00%
Other crime13.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.8166.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.770.00%
Other theft11.510.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.53-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.260.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In April 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 arson69.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.77-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.51100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.28-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.32166.67%
Criminal damage and arson36.040.00%
Vehicle crime12.260.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.770.00%
Public order22.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.280.00%
Burglary22.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In September 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 arson36.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.260.00%
Shoplifting12.260.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
April 20246
February 20242
January 20243
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
February 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

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

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July 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH6 3DX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. East Lea
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Kenton Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Ashwood Grange
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Passfield Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1