PERCY STREET, DH6 3NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 3NW

PERCY STREET, DH6 3NW, County Durham has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.28 per 1,000 population. This DH6 3NW 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 3NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 3NW, encompassing approximately 936 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-73.68% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

DH6 3NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodlands Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Church Park with total crimes: 3

PERCY STREET, DH6 3NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson520.28-44.44%
Shoplifting55.34-73.68%
Violence and sexual offences45.34-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.27-33.33%
Other crime12.130.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1941.6318.75%
Criminal damage and arson920.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.61-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.340.00%
Other crime13.200.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Public order11.07-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1629.8945.45%
Violence and sexual offences617.08-64.71%
Public order26.40100.00%
Burglary12.13-50.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1739.5070.00%
Shoplifting1118.15-64.52%
Criminal damage and arson211.74-50.00%
Burglary22.130.00%
Other theft22.13100.00%
Public order12.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3156.57106.67%
Violence and sexual offences1033.09150.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.2733.33%
Public order24.27100.00%
Other theft12.130.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

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
Shoplifting1529.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences416.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.270.00%
Other theft13.200.00%
Public order11.070.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.20-25.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1343.77116.67%
Criminal damage and arson1113.88175.00%
Violence and sexual offences511.74-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour45.34-33.33%
Public order44.27100.00%
Other theft24.270.00%
Possession of weapons12.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences730.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.4720.00%
Shoplifting66.40-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson46.4033.33%
Public order24.27100.00%
Other theft22.130.00%
Burglary12.130.00%
Drugs11.070.00%

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
Shoplifting1737.36142.86%
Violence and sexual offences718.15-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour57.47-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson35.3450.00%
Vehicle crime13.200.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1238.43140.00%
Anti-social behaviour1112.81120.00%
Shoplifting711.74-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson27.470.00%
Other theft12.130.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting924.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.340.00%
Public order12.130.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

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 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 202417
May 202410
April 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 202312
September 20235

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 202311
September 20235

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
February 202411
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodlands Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Church Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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