DH6 4NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 4NQ

DH6 4NQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.70 per 1,000 population. This DH6 4NQ 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 4NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 4NQ, encompassing approximately 477 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DH6 4NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morley Crescent with total crimes: 13
  • Burnett Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • School Avenue with total crimes: 1

DH6 4NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1237.7071.43%
Criminal damage and arson325.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.28100.00%
Public order14.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour731.41133.33%
Criminal damage and arson314.660.00%
Burglary26.28100.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.190.00%
Drugs12.090.00%
Possession of weapons12.090.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour316.75200.00%
Burglary16.280.00%
Other crime12.090.00%
Other theft12.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.09-66.67%
Public order12.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.66-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.28-75.00%
Other theft12.090.00%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour418.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.38-20.00%
Other crime18.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences520.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.47300.00%
Drugs18.380.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.09-80.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour529.3266.67%
Criminal damage and arson410.47300.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.38-25.00%
Vehicle crime16.280.00%
Drugs12.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences420.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour38.38-25.00%
Other theft26.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.190.00%

In December 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 behaviour423.04-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.38-40.00%
Other theft26.28100.00%
Burglary14.190.00%
Other crime12.090.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1037.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences520.940.00%
Other crime110.470.00%
Other theft12.090.00%
Public order12.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
February 20244
January 20241

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 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
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Morley Crescent
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Burnett Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. School Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Woodland Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1