DH6 4SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 4SZ

DH6 4SZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.95 per 1,000 population. This DH6 4SZ 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 4SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 4SZ, encompassing approximately 1340 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH6 4SZ area, explore the DH6 4SZ 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH6 4SZ 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 4SZ 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 offences48.950.00%
Shoplifting42.980.00%
Vehicle crime12.980.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.98100.00%
Burglary21.49100.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.1916.67%
Violence and sexual offences25.22-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Public order11.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.480.00%

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 offences57.4666.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.730.00%
Public order22.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.24200.00%
Shoplifting22.240.00%
Other crime21.490.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.75-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.49-77.78%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.68350.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.98-50.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.4520.00%
Public order24.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.49-33.33%
Other crime11.490.00%
Burglary10.75-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.950.00%
Burglary33.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.240.00%
Other theft12.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20239
November 20232
September 20233

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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
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 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20234
November 20236
September 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
September 20231

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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

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 4SZ 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. Linden Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1