DH6 3HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 3HG

DH6 3HG, County Durham has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.88 per 1,000 population. This DH6 3HG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH6 postcode area, which has experienced 280 crimes and a crime rate of 8.08 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH6 3HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 3HG, encompassing approximately 1014 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH6 3HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cedar Court with total crimes: 2
  • St Chad Square with total crimes: 1
  • St Bede Crescent with total crimes: 1

DH6 3HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.88100.00%
Public order13.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.99-80.00%

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 offences513.79150.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.930.00%
Public order21.97100.00%
Other theft11.970.00%
Shoplifting10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.91-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.97100.00%
Other theft11.970.00%
Public order10.990.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson711.82600.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.91-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-66.67%
Drugs10.990.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.78600.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.960.00%
Shoplifting11.970.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.97-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary25.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.940.00%
Shoplifting11.970.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.97-33.33%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.960.00%
Public order11.970.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
April 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
August 20232
July 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Cedar Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. St Chad Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. St Bede Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Dunelm Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Ashwood Grange
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Passfield Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1