WATERSON CRESCENT, DH7 6SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 6SH

WATERSON CRESCENT, DH7 6SH, County Durham has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.37 per 1,000 population. This DH7 6SH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH7 postcode area, which has experienced 286 crimes and a crime rate of 6.71 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH7 6SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 6SH, encompassing approximately 1600 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH7 6SH area, explore the DH7 6SH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 6SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Rose Lea with total crimes: 2
  • Sacriston Lane with total crimes: 1

WATERSON CRESCENT, DH7 6SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.37200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.870.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.12-33.33%
Other theft11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.87100.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Shoplifting11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In May 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 offences22.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting21.250.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.87200.00%
Shoplifting21.87-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.62500.00%
Public order13.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-75.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.75-42.86%
Shoplifting12.50-66.67%
Drugs10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.750.00%
Shoplifting34.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
September 20237

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH7 6SH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Rose Lea
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sacriston Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hillside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Norburn Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1