DH6 3RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 3RG

DH6 3RG, County Durham has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.80 per 1,000 population. This DH6 3RG 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 3RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 3RG, encompassing approximately 1818 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

DH6 3RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shakespeare Street with total crimes: 9
  • Quetlaw Road with total crimes: 8
  • Woodlands Avenue with total crimes: 5

DH6 3RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson719.80-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences63.85-25.00%
Burglary63.30500.00%
Shoplifting53.30-73.68%
Other crime32.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Drugs21.650.00%
Public order11.10-66.67%
Other theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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
Shoplifting1926.4018.75%
Criminal damage and arson1110.451000.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.05-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour34.400.00%
Public order31.6550.00%
Other crime21.65100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.10-10.00%
Shoplifting169.9045.45%
Other theft28.80-33.33%
Public order21.100.00%
Burglary11.10-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.5066.67%
Shoplifting1111.00-64.52%
Anti-social behaviour56.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.75-63.64%
Burglary32.200.00%
Other theft31.65200.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3135.19106.67%
Violence and sexual offences1217.05140.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.6083.33%
Anti-social behaviour56.05150.00%
Public order22.75100.00%
Other crime21.10100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1517.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.75100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.55-75.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1326.40116.67%
Criminal damage and arson127.15100.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.6042.86%
Anti-social behaviour45.50-20.00%
Other theft32.2050.00%
Public order31.6550.00%
Possession of weapons11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.50-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson63.85-14.29%
Shoplifting63.30-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour53.300.00%
Public order22.750.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1724.20142.86%
Violence and sexual offences99.35-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson74.9575.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.85-58.33%
Vehicle crime22.750.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Other crime11.10-50.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.7050.00%
Shoplifting76.60-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson43.85100.00%
Public order22.20100.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting915.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.850.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 202312
September 20238

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20241
June 20244
May 202411
April 20246
February 202412
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
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 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202418
June 202420
May 202412
April 20245
February 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 202314
September 20237

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shakespeare Street
    Total9
    Burglary4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Quetlaw Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Woodlands Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Burglary1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Quilstyle Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 6. Percy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Byron Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Moor View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. East View
    Total1
    Burglary1