DH6 4EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 4EP

DH6 4EP, County Durham has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.64 per 1,000 population. This DH6 4EP 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 4EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 4EP, encompassing approximately 1736 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH6 4EP area, explore the DH6 4EP 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH6 4EP 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 4EP 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.640.00%
Shoplifting43.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.460.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%

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
Shoplifting77.4940.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.03-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.4960.00%
Shoplifting54.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.880.00%
Public order11.730.00%

In April 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 offences36.91200.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Burglary11.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.58-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.15-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.79166.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.61-20.00%
Burglary22.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-50.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.49-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Burglary10.58-75.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.910.00%
Burglary43.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20235
September 20236

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20245
April 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20243

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 4EP 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. Lime Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Foundry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Linden Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. The Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1