EAST LEA, DH6 3EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 3EA

EAST LEA, DH6 3EA, County Durham has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.41 per 1,000 population. This DH6 3EA 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 3EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 3EA, encompassing approximately 1171 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH6 3EA area, explore the DH6 3EA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH6 3EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Lea with total crimes: 2
  • High Street with total crimes: 1
  • Passfield Square with total crimes: 1

EAST LEA, DH6 3EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.41100.00%
Drugs11.710.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.850.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.270.00%
Burglary12.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.27-25.00%
Other theft12.560.00%
Public order10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.71100.00%

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 offences25.12-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.710.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.120.00%
Vehicle crime12.560.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.410.00%
Burglary11.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 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
May 20241

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. East Lea
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Passfield Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1