FRONT STREET, DH6 3QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 3QZ

FRONT STREET, DH6 3QZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.84 per 1,000 population. This DH6 3QZ 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 3QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 3QZ, encompassing approximately 863 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-76.92% decrease)

DH6 3QZ 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

FRONT STREET, DH6 3QZ 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson520.84-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.790.00%
Shoplifting34.63-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour33.470.00%
Other crime13.470.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%

In August 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
Shoplifting1338.2062.50%
Criminal damage and arson1015.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences411.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.630.00%
Other crime13.470.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Public order11.16-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting820.84166.67%
Violence and sexual offences49.26-75.00%
Public order24.63100.00%
Burglary12.32-50.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Other theft11.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1628.9477.78%
Shoplifting318.52-40.00%
Burglary23.470.00%
Other theft22.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.32-85.71%
Public order11.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences933.5780.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.42133.33%
Anti-social behaviour58.100.00%
Shoplifting55.79400.00%
Other theft15.790.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Public order11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.7925.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.790.00%
Other theft13.470.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.6333.33%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1237.04140.00%
Violence and sexual offences613.89-14.29%
Public order46.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.63-50.00%
Shoplifting33.47200.00%
Other theft23.470.00%
Possession of weapons12.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

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 offences728.94-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour68.1020.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.9525.00%
Public order25.79100.00%
Other theft22.320.00%
Burglary12.320.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Shoplifting11.16-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences828.94-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour59.26-54.55%
Shoplifting55.79400.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.7933.33%
Vehicle crime14.630.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Public order11.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1338.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour1115.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.730.00%
Vehicle crime13.470.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
July 20248
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231

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 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 202311

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 202416
May 20249
April 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 202313

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
February 202412
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 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 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241
December 20231
November 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH6 3QZ 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. Patton Walk
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Percy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Moor View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1