DH6 5HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 5HS

DH6 5HS, County Durham has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.37 per 1,000 population. This DH6 5HS 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 5HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 5HS, encompassing approximately 208 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH6 5HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chair Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Front Street with total crimes: 1

DH6 5HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.37100.00%
Vehicle crime19.580.00%

In August 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime114.370.00%
Other theft14.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.79-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences643.11100.00%
Public order328.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order371.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.37200.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.37-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson214.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime29.580.00%
Burglary19.580.00%
Possession of weapons14.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences447.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson319.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.370.00%
Other crime14.790.00%
Other theft14.790.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft19.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.790.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.160.00%
Burglary14.790.00%
Other theft14.790.00%
Public order14.790.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.16100.00%
Public order19.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chair Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Front Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1