WHARRIER SQUARE, DH6 3LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 3LT

WHARRIER SQUARE, DH6 3LT, County Durham has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.85 per 1,000 population. This DH6 3LT 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 3LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 3LT, encompassing approximately 934 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH6 3LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quetlaw Road with total crimes: 8
  • Byron Street with total crimes: 2
  • East View with total crimes: 1

WHARRIER SQUARE, DH6 3LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.8533.33%
Other crime24.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.140.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-66.67%
Drugs11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson39.63200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.21-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour13.210.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.85166.67%
Vehicle crime18.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-50.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour514.99400.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.35-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.21-60.00%
Burglary12.140.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson512.8566.67%
Violence and sexual offences45.350.00%
Other crime14.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.70-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson34.2850.00%
Drugs23.210.00%
Other crime12.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.92250.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.140.00%
Burglary12.140.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.14-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.920.00%
Other crime24.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.140.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Public order22.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20245
May 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Quetlaw Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Byron Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. East View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Wingate Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1