SWORDSMITHS LANE, DH8 0LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 0LD

SWORDSMITHS LANE, DH8 0LD, County Durham has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.44 per 1,000 population. This DH8 0LD 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 0LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 0LD, encompassing approximately 1162 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH8 0LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Co-Operative Terrace with total crimes: 1
  • Riverside with total crimes: 1
  • Benfieldside Road with total crimes: 1

SWORDSMITHS LANE, DH8 0LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.440.00%
Other theft11.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.860.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.74-20.00%
Vehicle crime23.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.720.00%
Burglary11.720.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.8825.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.300.00%
Burglary11.720.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.88300.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%
Public order10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.72-50.00%
Public order10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.72100.00%
Public order11.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.86-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences23.440.00%
Other crime11.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Co-Operative Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Riverside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Benfieldside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cutler'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1