DH6 5NH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 5NH

DH6 5NH, County Durham has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.16 per 1,000 population. This DH6 5NH 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 5NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 5NH, encompassing approximately 1947 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DH6 5NH 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
  • George Street with total crimes: 1

DH6 5NH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.1666.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.57300.00%
Shoplifting22.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.05200.00%
Public order11.54-50.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.65-33.33%
Public order21.030.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03-66.67%
Burglary21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.19-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.08-40.00%
Other crime21.54100.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Robbery11.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.83-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour54.11400.00%
Vehicle crime42.570.00%
Shoplifting42.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.05-33.33%
Public order11.030.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

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 offences97.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.620.00%
Robbery11.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.650.00%
Other crime14.110.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.6714.29%
Criminal damage and arson54.11400.00%

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 offences77.19-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour43.59100.00%
Public order12.050.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.7080.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.160.00%
Possession of weapons22.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20249
February 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
September 20235

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 10 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 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
May 20244
September 20231

A total of 2 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

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

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH6 5NH 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. George Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Horton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Philip Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Robert Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Carlin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1