DH6 5FP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 5FP

DH6 5FP, County Durham has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.90 per 1,000 population. This DH6 5FP 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 5FP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 5FP, encompassing approximately 637 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH6 5FP area, explore the DH6 5FP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH6 5FP area, visit the DH6 5FP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

DH6 5FP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Durham Service Area with total crimes: 9
  • Clarence Street with total crimes: 5

DH6 5FP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting954.9012.50%
Violence and sexual offences614.1220.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.4150.00%
Other theft59.410.00%
Vehicle crime47.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.270.00%
Public order14.710.00%
Drugs11.570.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting834.51-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences512.55-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour47.8433.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.270.00%
Public order14.71-66.67%
Burglary11.570.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1145.4922.22%
Violence and sexual offences617.25200.00%
Public order39.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.71200.00%
Other theft24.710.00%
Vehicle crime13.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour951.76350.00%
Shoplifting914.1228.57%
Public order314.1250.00%
Drugs34.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.71-66.67%
Other crime23.14100.00%
Other theft23.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.14-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%
Possession of weapons11.570.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting732.9416.67%
Violence and sexual offences610.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.4150.00%
Public order24.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.14-33.33%
Other crime13.140.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting631.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.4150.00%
Public order34.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.710.00%
Other crime13.140.00%
Burglary11.570.00%
Possession of weapons11.570.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.14-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting623.53200.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.41-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.71-50.00%
Other theft13.140.00%
Public order11.57-66.67%
Theft from the person11.570.00%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences431.3733.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.27100.00%
Burglary36.27200.00%
Public order34.710.00%
Other crime24.710.00%
Shoplifting23.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.14-50.00%
Other theft11.57-80.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft531.37150.00%
Shoplifting47.84-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.27-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.14-33.33%
Drugs13.140.00%
Burglary11.57-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences953.330.00%
Shoplifting814.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.270.00%
Public order34.710.00%
Vehicle crime34.710.00%
Other theft24.710.00%
Burglary23.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
December 20231

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20249
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202411
June 20249
May 20247
April 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Durham Service Area
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clarence Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 4. Steavenson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Crow Trees Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Walker Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hill Top View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1