HORTON CRESCENT, DH6 5EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 5EJ

HORTON CRESCENT, DH6 5EJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.23 per 1,000 population. This DH6 5EJ 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 5EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 5EJ, encompassing approximately 1911 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH6 5EJ area, explore the DH6 5EJ 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 (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DH6 5EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tunstall Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • George Street with total crimes: 1
  • Horton Crescent with total crimes: 1

HORTON CRESCENT, DH6 5EJ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.23300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Shoplifting21.05100.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.23200.00%
Public order21.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.52-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.28-33.33%
Public order32.090.00%
Shoplifting21.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.80-14.29%
Other crime23.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-77.78%
Robbery11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-75.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour915.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.71-36.36%
Vehicle crime43.660.00%
Shoplifting42.09300.00%
Other theft22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-33.33%
Public order11.050.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.760.00%
Other crime11.570.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.19-54.55%
Other crime12.620.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-80.00%

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 offences118.8957.14%
Criminal damage and arson55.7666.67%
Public order12.620.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences79.42-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour43.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.09200.00%
Other theft21.57100.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.7150.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-80.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.620.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 202411
February 20245
January 202411
December 20237
November 20239
September 20236

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20249
March 20243
December 20234
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 5EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tunstall Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. George Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Horton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dallymore Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Marlene Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bede Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Philip Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Robert Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1