BURNS STREET, DH6 3LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 3LA

BURNS STREET, DH6 3LA, County Durham has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.69 per 1,000 population. This DH6 3LA 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 3LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 3LA, encompassing approximately 1797 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

DH6 3LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shakespeare Street with total crimes: 9
  • Quetlaw Road with total crimes: 8
  • Woodlands Avenue with total crimes: 5

BURNS STREET, DH6 3LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson821.69-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences74.45-22.22%
Burglary63.89500.00%
Shoplifting53.34-73.68%
Other crime32.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.670.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Public order11.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1927.2618.75%
Criminal damage and arson1110.571000.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.12-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour35.010.00%
Public order31.6750.00%
Other crime21.67100.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.59-13.64%
Shoplifting1610.5745.45%
Other theft48.90-33.33%
Public order22.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Burglary11.11-66.67%
Other crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2230.5983.33%
Shoplifting1112.24-64.52%
Other theft66.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.78-63.64%
Burglary32.230.00%
Public order21.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3136.16106.67%
Violence and sexual offences1217.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.6883.33%
Anti-social behaviour56.12150.00%
Other theft22.78-33.33%
Public order21.11100.00%
Other crime21.11100.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1518.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.340.00%
Other theft33.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67100.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.67-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-80.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1430.59133.33%
Shoplifting137.79116.67%
Violence and sexual offences117.2322.22%
Other theft66.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.34-16.67%
Public order32.7850.00%
Possession of weapons11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.91-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.34-14.29%
Shoplifting63.34-64.71%
Other theft33.34200.00%
Public order21.670.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1726.14142.86%
Violence and sexual offences109.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.5675.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime23.340.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Other crime11.11-50.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.56-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1528.3766.67%
Anti-social behaviour128.3433.33%
Shoplifting76.68-22.22%
Other theft63.89500.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.34100.00%
Public order22.23100.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour917.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.010.00%
Shoplifting95.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.010.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 202312
September 20239

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20241
June 20244
May 202411
April 20246
February 202414
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202419
July 202416
June 202411
May 202431
April 202415
February 202413
January 20246
December 202317
November 20237
September 20239

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202419
June 202422
May 202412
April 20246
February 202411
January 20249
December 202310
November 202315
September 20239

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shakespeare Street
    Total9
    Burglary4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Quetlaw Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Woodlands Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Burglary1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Quilstyle Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 6. Percy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Byron Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Moor View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. East View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Wingate Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1