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

Overview of Crime in DH6 3ED

EAST LEA, DH6 3ED, County Durham has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.83 per 1,000 population. This DH6 3ED 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 3ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 3ED, encompassing approximately 1060 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

DH6 3ED Crime Hotspots

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

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

EAST LEA, DH6 3ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs12.830.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.940.00%

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 behaviour11.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.89-50.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.890.00%

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 offences24.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.890.00%
Drugs11.890.00%

In January 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 offences25.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.890.00%
Vehicle crime11.890.00%
Drugs10.940.00%

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 order23.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.890.00%

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 offences23.770.00%
Burglary11.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

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 1 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.

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September 20241

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242

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

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary 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 3ED postcode area is presented below.

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