THE AVENUE, DH6 4AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 4AF

THE AVENUE, DH6 4AF, County Durham has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population. This DH6 4AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH6 postcode area, which has experienced 288 crimes and a crime rate of 8.31 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH6 4AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 4AF, encompassing approximately 1338 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH6 4AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petterson Dale with total crimes: 3
  • The Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

THE AVENUE, DH6 4AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.7233.33%
Burglary22.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.7140.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.2350.00%
Other crime12.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.20500.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.480.00%
Shoplifting22.990.00%
Other crime21.490.00%
Other theft11.490.00%

In March 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime22.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.49-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.72100.00%
Other theft32.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.73-75.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

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 offences813.45166.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.9866.67%
Criminal damage and arson13.730.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.24200.00%
Public order22.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.24-50.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.230.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
November 20232
August 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
February 20241
December 20235
November 20233
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
April 20242

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH6 4AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petterson Dale
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 2. The Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Roslyn Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Green Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sharon Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1