THE OAKLANDS, DH6 3NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 3NB

THE OAKLANDS, DH6 3NB, County Durham has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.93 per 1,000 population. This DH6 3NB 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 3NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 3NB, encompassing approximately 1221 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-73.68% decrease)

DH6 3NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shakespeare Street with total crimes: 9
  • Woodlands Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

THE OAKLANDS, DH6 3NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.9320.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.91-45.45%
Shoplifting54.91-73.68%
Burglary54.09400.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.09-33.33%
Other crime11.640.00%
Public order10.82-50.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

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
Shoplifting1935.2118.75%
Criminal damage and arson1115.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.01-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour34.090.00%
Public order22.460.00%
Other crime11.640.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1627.0245.45%
Violence and sexual offences1113.10-38.89%
Public order29.01100.00%
Burglary11.64-50.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1831.9363.64%
Shoplifting1114.74-64.52%
Criminal damage and arson39.01-50.00%
Burglary22.460.00%
Other theft21.64100.00%
Public order11.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3146.67106.67%
Violence and sexual offences1125.38175.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.9166.67%
Public order24.09100.00%
Other theft11.640.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1522.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences412.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.46200.00%
Other theft12.460.00%
Public order10.820.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.82-75.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1331.11116.67%
Criminal damage and arson1010.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.19-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.28-33.33%
Public order33.2850.00%
Other theft22.460.00%
Possession of weapons11.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour623.7420.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.91-14.29%
Shoplifting64.91-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson54.910.00%
Public order24.090.00%
Other theft21.640.00%
Burglary11.640.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1731.93142.86%
Violence and sexual offences713.92-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour55.73-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.09150.00%
Public order24.09100.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1229.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences119.830.00%
Shoplifting79.010.00%
Burglary25.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Public order11.640.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202411
June 202418
May 202411
April 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 202311

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 202312

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
February 202410
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 5 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
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shakespeare Street
    Total9
    Burglary4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Woodlands Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Burglary1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Quilstyle Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 6. Percy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Moor View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1