WHITBURN CLOSE, DH7 9UZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 9UZ

WHITBURN CLOSE, DH7 9UZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.84 per 1,000 population. This DH7 9UZ 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 9UZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 9UZ, encompassing approximately 1711 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH7 9UZ area, explore the DH7 9UZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DH7 9UZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Davis Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Garden Avenue with total crimes: 1

WHITBURN CLOSE, DH7 9UZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.84-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75100.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Burglary10.58-90.91%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1114.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.43500.00%
Shoplifting43.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.34-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.51-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.75-90.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.44400.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.510.00%
Robbery12.920.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.260.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.17100.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.340.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.68500.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.510.00%

In January 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 behaviour22.92100.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.17-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.75-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.430.00%
Shoplifting42.920.00%
Public order12.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241
February 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202411
May 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH7 9UZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Davis Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Garden Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. The Haven
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Whitburn Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Willow Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1