DH6 5AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 5AD

DH6 5AD, County Durham has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.49 per 1,000 population. This DH6 5AD 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 5AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 5AD, encompassing approximately 1212 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH6 5AD area, explore the DH6 5AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH6 5AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Burn Street with total crimes: 2
  • Steavenson Street with total crimes: 2

DH6 5AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.4980.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.42500.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.65-50.00%
Other crime11.650.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting512.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.1233.33%
Burglary23.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.65-33.33%
Other crime11.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1023.0966.67%
Violence and sexual offences38.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.470.00%
Burglary22.470.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Other crime11.650.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.720.00%
Vehicle crime24.950.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Other crime11.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.470.00%
Public order11.650.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.95-85.71%
Other crime10.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.77133.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.72150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.65-66.67%
Theft from the person11.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.070.00%
Shoplifting24.95-60.00%
Burglary11.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.8420.00%
Shoplifting54.95-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson34.120.00%
Burglary22.470.00%
Drugs11.650.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting718.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.300.00%
Public order22.470.00%
Other theft21.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
May 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 5AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Burn Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Steavenson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bede Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1