HANDEL TERRACE, DH6 3RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 3RS

HANDEL TERRACE, DH6 3RS, County Durham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.72 per 1,000 population. This DH6 3RS 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 3RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 3RS, encompassing approximately 1590 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DH6 3RS 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
  • Quilstyle Road with total crimes: 3

HANDEL TERRACE, DH6 3RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.72-14.29%
Burglary53.770.00%
Shoplifting33.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26-66.67%
Drugs21.260.00%
Other crime21.26100.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.72-61.11%
Shoplifting64.40-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.77500.00%
Public order33.7750.00%
Vehicle crime11.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.49157.14%
Shoplifting811.320.00%
Public order25.03100.00%
Vehicle crime11.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-75.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting819.49-69.23%
Violence and sexual offences75.03-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour64.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.77-42.86%
Vehicle crime22.520.00%
Burglary21.26100.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2631.4485.71%
Violence and sexual offences916.3580.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.6675.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.400.00%
Public order21.89100.00%
Other crime21.26100.00%
Burglary11.260.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1417.6140.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.80-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.14100.00%
Drugs22.520.00%
Other theft11.26-50.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.72100.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.29133.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.40200.00%
Other theft21.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26-50.00%
Burglary11.260.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.17-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.89-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.52-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.890.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting617.61-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.77-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.52300.00%
Burglary22.520.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Public order21.260.00%

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
Shoplifting911.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 202426
April 202414
February 202410
January 20245
December 202312
November 20236
September 20239

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20235

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202418
June 20247
May 20249
April 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
September 20234

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 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
December 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH6 3RS 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. Quilstyle Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 4. Byron Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. East View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Wingate Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1