CASTLE STREET, DH6 5AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 5AG

CASTLE STREET, DH6 5AG, County Durham has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.64 per 1,000 population. This DH6 5AG 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 5AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 5AG, encompassing approximately 1964 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DH6 5AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barrington Way with total crimes: 4
  • Tunstall Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Burn Street with total crimes: 2

CASTLE STREET, DH6 5AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.55150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.55-33.33%
Shoplifting21.02100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.62-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-33.33%
Burglary21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Public order10.51-75.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.7416.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.5633.33%
Public order42.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0450.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.64-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.05-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.24700.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.0733.33%
Shoplifting44.070.00%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.050.00%
Drugs11.530.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-88.89%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.09200.00%
Other theft14.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-60.00%
Drugs11.020.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.64-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson54.5866.67%
Burglary12.55-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.2444.44%
Criminal damage and arson36.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-25.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In November 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 offences910.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.040.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Other theft21.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
February 20246
January 20249
December 202313
November 20239

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20248
April 20241
March 20249
February 20243
December 20233
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 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20244
December 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 5AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Barrington Way
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Tunstall Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Burn Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Beaumont Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Steavenson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bede Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Philip Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1