DH8 0LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 0LH

DH8 0LH, County Durham has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.29 per 1,000 population. This DH8 0LH 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 0LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 0LH, encompassing approximately 3486 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH8 0LH area, explore the DH8 0LH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH8 0LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thomas Street with total crimes: 1
  • Benfieldside Road with total crimes: 1
  • Western Hill with total crimes: 1

DH8 0LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.29150.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%

In August 2024, 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 behaviour31.43-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-33.33%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.01-25.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.58-50.00%
Public order21.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.3060.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.29300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-33.33%
Public order10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.160.00%
Other theft23.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.59100.00%
Public order23.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences63.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
February 20246
January 202412
December 202312
November 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 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
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Benfieldside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Western Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. North View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Moorlands
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. York Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cutler'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Cutlers' Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1