DH6 3PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 3PS

DH6 3PS, County Durham has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.87 per 1,000 population. This DH6 3PS 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 3PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 3PS, encompassing approximately 727 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH6 3PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodlands Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Church Park with total crimes: 3
  • Patton Walk with total crimes: 2

DH6 3PS 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 Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson517.87-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences36.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.120.00%
Shoplifting12.750.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Burglary11.370.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson715.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.750.00%
Other crime11.370.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary15.500.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Other theft11.37-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.37-92.86%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.11180.00%
Other theft219.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.75-75.00%
Public order11.370.00%
Burglary11.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour520.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.8725.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.8733.33%
Other theft15.500.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour519.2425.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.500.00%
Other theft14.120.00%
Shoplifting11.370.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.5033.33%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1134.36266.67%
Violence and sexual offences515.1266.67%
Public order46.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons14.120.00%
Other theft11.370.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour623.3750.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.25-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson34.12-25.00%
Public order24.12100.00%
Burglary12.750.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Other theft11.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences724.74-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson49.6233.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime15.500.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Public order11.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1235.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour816.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.000.00%
Vehicle crime14.120.00%
Other theft11.370.00%
Drugs11.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 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
December 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 202414
May 20245
April 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 202312

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 202411
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 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 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231

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

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodlands Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Church Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Patton Walk
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Percy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Moor View
    Total1
    Other crime1