BOW STREET, DH6 5AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 5AL

BOW STREET, DH6 5AL, County Durham has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.11 per 1,000 population. This DH6 5AL 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 5AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 5AL, encompassing approximately 1932 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

DH6 5AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Clarence Street with total crimes: 5
  • Barrington Way with total crimes: 4

BOW STREET, DH6 5AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1118.1183.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.69125.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.1050.00%
Other crime13.100.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.1033.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.07-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour42.070.00%
Burglary22.070.00%
Public order21.03-50.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1221.22100.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.2183.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.69-42.86%
Public order42.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0750.00%
Burglary21.55100.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Other crime11.03-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour715.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.62-50.00%
Shoplifting63.10-40.00%
Other crime33.10200.00%
Vehicle crime21.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-60.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.18100.00%
Shoplifting106.2166.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.17250.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.6266.67%
Public order32.590.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.870.00%
Shoplifting63.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.100.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55-75.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.66100.00%
Other theft14.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.35-54.55%
Shoplifting52.59150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.59300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.07-60.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.94-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson55.6925.00%
Burglary22.590.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Shoplifting21.03-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.5644.44%
Shoplifting56.73-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.5933.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.07-33.33%
Burglary22.070.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Public order11.03-50.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.0128.57%
Shoplifting74.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.62500.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.10-50.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Other theft21.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.620.00%
Other crime23.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 202411
June 20246
May 202412
April 20246
February 20245
January 202411
December 202313
November 20239
September 20237

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20247
April 20242
March 20248
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
September 20236

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 202412
June 20246
May 202410
April 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
September 20237

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH6 5AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Clarence Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 3. Barrington Way
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Tunstall Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Burn Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Beaumont Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Steavenson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Bede Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Walker Street
    Total1
    Public order1