DH6 4LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 4LG

DH6 4LG, County Durham has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population. This DH6 4LG 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 4LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 4LG, encompassing approximately 1562 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH6 4LG 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
  • Lime Close with total crimes: 1

DH6 4LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.68-20.00%
Shoplifting42.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.6866.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.200.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Public order10.640.00%

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
Shoplifting78.3275.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.48-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Other crime11.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.68300.00%
Shoplifting45.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Public order11.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.920.00%
Other theft11.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.56-50.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
February 20242
November 20234

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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September 20244
July 20247
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petterson Dale
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Lime Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Foundry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Linden Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1