DH6 5NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 5NG

DH6 5NG, County Durham has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.62 per 1,000 population. This DH6 5NG 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 5NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 5NG, encompassing approximately 1444 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DH6 5NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tunstall Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Burn Street with total crimes: 2
  • George Street with total crimes: 1

DH6 5NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.38-33.33%
Shoplifting21.38100.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39.0050.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.08-57.14%
Public order22.080.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.69-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.8540.00%
Other theft34.850.00%
Public order22.08100.00%
Burglary21.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Shoplifting21.380.00%
Other crime11.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.38-58.33%
Other crime33.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.549.09%
Anti-social behaviour108.310.00%
Shoplifting46.92300.00%
Other theft22.77100.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.620.00%
Other crime22.770.00%
Shoplifting11.380.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.77100.00%

In February 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 offences46.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Drugs11.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.92-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.150.00%
Public order12.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.38128.57%
Anti-social behaviour411.08-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7750.00%
Other theft22.080.00%
Shoplifting11.380.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.850.00%
Other theft23.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Public order10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 202412
April 202411
February 20244
January 20246
December 202316
November 20237

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 202410
March 20244
February 20242
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 9 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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tunstall Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Burn Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. George Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Horton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dallymore Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Marlene Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bede Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cranson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1