DH6 4BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 4BF

DH6 4BF, County Durham has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.84 per 1,000 population. This DH6 4BF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH6 postcode area, which has experienced 280 crimes and a crime rate of 8.08 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH6 4BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 4BF, encompassing approximately 280 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH6 4BF area, explore the DH6 4BF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH6 4BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welby Way with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1
  • Park Hill with total crimes: 1

DH6 4BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.14-50.00%
Other crime13.570.00%
Public order13.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences432.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.140.00%
Possession of weapons13.570.00%
Burglary13.570.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour17.140.00%
Drugs13.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences432.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.270.00%
Bicycle theft110.710.00%
Other crime13.570.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour310.710.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson224.980.00%
Burglary17.140.00%
Public order13.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.57-66.67%
Other theft13.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences321.4150.00%
Other theft210.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.14-80.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour524.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences217.84-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.840.00%
Vehicle crime114.270.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary13.57-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences982.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson332.12200.00%
Other theft210.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.14100.00%
Public order27.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime27.140.00%
Burglary27.140.00%
Other crime17.140.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences639.250.00%
Public order321.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20235
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
August 20231

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
August 20239
July 20236

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
August 20233
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
September 20231
August 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
August 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Welby Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Park Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Holmfield Villas
    Total1
    Public order1