DURHAM ROAD, DH6 3LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 3LJ

DURHAM ROAD, DH6 3LJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.56 per 1,000 population. This DH6 3LJ 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 3LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 3LJ, encompassing approximately 808 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH6 3LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shakespeare Street with total crimes: 9
  • Byron Street with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

DURHAM ROAD, DH6 3LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary518.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.1950.00%
Other theft23.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.470.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson27.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.47-77.78%
Public order12.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.85125.00%
Other theft211.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.470.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft416.09300.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.9550.00%
Burglary13.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson28.66100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.470.00%
Other crime12.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Other theft11.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.420.00%
Other theft22.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.470.00%
Drugs11.240.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.47-33.33%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson312.37200.00%
Other theft33.71200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.470.00%

In January 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 offences27.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.47-66.67%
Other theft11.240.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour313.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.7150.00%
Vehicle crime13.710.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Other theft11.24-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft417.320.00%
Other crime24.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.470.00%
Burglary12.470.00%
Public order11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shakespeare Street
    Total9
    Burglary4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Byron Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. East View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Wingate Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1