DH6 5NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 5NQ

DH6 5NQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.52 per 1,000 population. This DH6 5NQ 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 5NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 5NQ, encompassing approximately 1105 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DH6 5NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • George Street with total crimes: 1
  • Horton Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Marlene Avenue with total crimes: 1

DH6 5NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.810.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.810.00%
Public order10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.52100.00%
Other crime11.810.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.520.00%
Other crime11.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%

In April 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery11.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.900.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.43300.00%
Other crime13.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.050.00%
Drugs14.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-50.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20235
September 20235

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
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 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

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 5NQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. George Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Horton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Marlene Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Philip Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Robert Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1