DH6 4DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 4DP

DH6 4DP, County Durham has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.83 per 1,000 population. This DH6 4DP 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 4DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 4DP, encompassing approximately 1322 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DH6 4DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petterson Dale with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Roslyn Mews with total crimes: 2

DH6 4DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.83-16.67%
Shoplifting43.780.00%
Vehicle crime13.02-50.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.58100.00%
Vehicle crime24.540.00%
Burglary21.51100.00%
Other theft11.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Public order10.76-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.1016.67%
Public order35.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.27-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour12.270.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In June 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 offences714.360.00%
Shoplifting65.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.5433.33%
Possession of weapons13.020.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.83-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson35.290.00%
Public order22.270.00%
Other theft11.51-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.661200.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.270.00%
Other theft22.270.00%
Shoplifting21.510.00%
Other crime21.510.00%
Burglary11.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.76-66.67%

In February 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 offences36.0550.00%
Other theft22.270.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.51-81.82%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.140.00%
Burglary48.32300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.02-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.02-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.510.00%
Robbery11.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.39450.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.32-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.780.00%
Public order23.020.00%
Burglary11.510.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.540.00%
Other theft11.510.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 202413
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 202311
November 202311
September 20232

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
November 20232

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20234
November 20235
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petterson Dale
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Roslyn Mews
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. School Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Linden Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1