EDWARD AVENUE, DH6 5EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 5EB

EDWARD AVENUE, DH6 5EB, County Durham has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.50 per 1,000 population. This DH6 5EB 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 5EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 5EB, encompassing approximately 2666 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

DH6 5EB 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

EDWARD AVENUE, DH6 5EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson67.5020.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.2566.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.8825.00%
Shoplifting21.88100.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Public order10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.3866.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.50-50.00%
Burglary21.13-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Public order10.38-80.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.88-14.29%
Public order52.250.00%
Burglary41.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.50200.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Other crime10.75-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.38-30.00%
Other crime32.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-57.14%
Burglary21.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.2511.11%
Anti-social behaviour73.75133.33%
Vehicle crime42.630.00%
Shoplifting41.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-66.67%
Robbery11.130.00%

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 behaviour93.75125.00%
Other theft13.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-40.00%
Drugs11.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.75-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson54.5025.00%
Burglary11.88-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.5018.18%
Anti-social behaviour44.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.500.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.0022.22%
Anti-social behaviour44.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.50-20.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences98.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.380.00%
Shoplifting21.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
September 20235

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 202410
April 20249
February 20248
January 202412
December 202313
November 202311
September 20239

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20249
February 20244
December 20234
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
November 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH6 5EB 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. George Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Horton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bede Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Philip Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Robert Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Carlin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Walker Street
    Total1
    Public order1