DH6 4JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 4JQ

DH6 4JQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 160.18 per 1,000 population. This DH6 4JQ 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 4JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 4JQ, encompassing approximately 149 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH6 4JQ area, explore the DH6 4JQ 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 (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

DH6 4JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Durham Service Area with total crimes: 9
  • Park Hill with total crimes: 8
  • Holmfield Villas with total crimes: 4

DH6 4JQ 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 Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7160.18250.00%
Other theft546.72400.00%
Criminal damage and arson533.37400.00%
Vehicle crime333.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour120.02-50.00%
Drugs16.670.00%
Other crime16.670.00%
Possession of weapons16.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting380.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour220.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.35100.00%
Vehicle crime213.350.00%
Drugs113.350.00%
Other theft16.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft246.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.350.00%
Shoplifting16.67-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour16.67-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.67-50.00%
Public order16.670.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5113.46150.00%
Drugs333.37200.00%
Shoplifting320.02200.00%
Violence and sexual offences220.02100.00%
Possession of weapons113.350.00%
Public order16.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.670.00%
Burglary16.670.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour233.370.00%
Shoplifting113.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.67-66.67%
Drugs16.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson580.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.37200.00%
Burglary120.020.00%
Possession of weapons16.670.00%
Bicycle theft16.670.00%
Other crime16.670.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour326.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences120.02-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences366.7450.00%
Vehicle crime220.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.350.00%
Shoplifting113.350.00%
Burglary16.670.00%
Public order16.670.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour466.740.00%
Other theft226.70-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.35-33.33%
Burglary113.350.00%
Public order16.670.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour486.76300.00%
Other theft426.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences326.70-40.00%
Vehicle crime220.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences586.760.00%
Burglary233.37100.00%
Vehicle crime213.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.670.00%
Public order16.670.00%
Shoplifting16.67-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour233.370.00%
Shoplifting213.350.00%
Burglary113.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
March 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Durham Service Area
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Park Hill
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Holmfield Villas
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1