DH8 0BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 0BA

DH8 0BA, County Durham has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.23 per 1,000 population. This DH8 0BA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH8 postcode area, which has experienced 271 crimes and a crime rate of 6.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH8 0BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 0BA, encompassing approximately 3309 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH8 0BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Durham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hillfield with total crimes: 1
  • St Andrew'S Crescent with total crimes: 1

DH8 0BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.42-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Public order10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.83-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.81-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6542.86%
Anti-social behaviour93.02350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.720.00%
Public order10.60-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.44-41.67%
Public order32.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.9571.43%
Anti-social behaviour33.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-40.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Burglary10.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.35600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.12400.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.21-90.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.0411.11%
Other theft43.02100.00%
Drugs21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.23-18.18%
Other theft22.720.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.2357.14%
Other theft23.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.120.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20249
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202410
June 20247
May 202412
April 20247
March 20241
February 202410
January 20249
December 202311
November 20237

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
February 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
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 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH8 0BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Durham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hillfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. St Andrew'S Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Turner Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Oswin'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Derwent Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Silver Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. North View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moorlands
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. York Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1