THE AVENUE, DH6 3NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 3NT

THE AVENUE, DH6 3NT, County Durham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.23 per 1,000 population. This DH6 3NT 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 3NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 3NT, encompassing approximately 1177 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH6 3NT area, explore the DH6 3NT Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH6 3NT area, visit the DH6 3NT House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-73.68% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

DH6 3NT 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 AVENUE, DH6 3NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson621.23-45.45%
Shoplifting55.10-73.68%
Burglary54.25400.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.25-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.550.00%
Other crime11.700.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

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
Shoplifting1935.6718.75%
Criminal damage and arson1116.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.250.00%
Public order21.700.00%
Other crime11.700.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1627.1845.45%
Violence and sexual offences1013.59-44.44%
Public order28.49100.00%
Burglary11.70-50.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

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 offences1833.1263.64%
Shoplifting1115.29-64.52%
Criminal damage and arson39.34-40.00%
Burglary22.550.00%
Other theft21.70100.00%
Public order11.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

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
Shoplifting3146.71106.67%
Violence and sexual offences1126.33175.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.3466.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.25100.00%
Public order23.40100.00%
Other theft11.700.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

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
Shoplifting1522.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences412.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.55100.00%
Other theft11.700.00%
Public order10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.85-75.00%

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
Shoplifting1332.27116.67%
Criminal damage and arson1011.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.49-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.40-33.33%
Public order33.4050.00%
Other theft22.550.00%
Possession of weapons11.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences623.78-14.29%
Shoplifting65.10-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour55.1025.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.250.00%
Public order24.25100.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Burglary11.700.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

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
Shoplifting1731.42142.86%
Violence and sexual offences714.44-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson55.95400.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.25-63.64%
Vehicle crime13.400.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1128.8857.14%
Violence and sexual offences119.34175.00%
Shoplifting79.34-22.22%
Burglary25.950.00%
Public order11.700.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting920.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.400.00%
Public order11.700.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 202311
September 20237

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 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 20245
April 20243
February 202410
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 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 20231
November 20231
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 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202410
June 202418
May 202411
April 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 202311
September 20234

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH6 3NT 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. Quilstyle Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 5. Percy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Moor View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1