WHEATLEY TERRACE, DH6 3RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 3RW

WHEATLEY TERRACE, DH6 3RW, County Durham has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.52 per 1,000 population. This DH6 3RW 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 3RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 3RW, encompassing approximately 1835 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DH6 3RW 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

WHEATLEY TERRACE, DH6 3RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.52-12.50%
Burglary63.81500.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.27-25.00%
Shoplifting53.27-73.68%
Anti-social behaviour22.720.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Other crime21.09100.00%
Public order11.09-66.67%
Other theft10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1923.4218.75%
Violence and sexual offences810.35-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson84.36700.00%
Public order34.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

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 offences1822.33157.14%
Shoplifting169.8045.45%
Public order38.71200.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-75.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1118.52-64.52%
Violence and sexual offences75.99-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.27-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.180.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3131.59121.43%
Criminal damage and arson1016.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.450.00%
Public order21.63100.00%
Other crime21.09100.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1415.807.69%
Criminal damage and arson57.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.72-37.50%
Drugs22.720.00%
Other theft11.09-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1318.52116.67%
Violence and sexual offences87.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.72300.00%
Other theft22.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.89-64.71%
Violence and sexual offences63.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.2725.00%
Other theft22.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1716.88142.86%
Violence and sexual offences49.26-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting717.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.270.00%
Public order32.180.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.90 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 202414
February 202413
January 20246
December 202317
November 20237

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202418
June 20247
May 202410
April 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241
June 20244
May 202410
April 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20246
May 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 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
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH6 3RW 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. Byron Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. East View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Wingate Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1