BENFIELDSIDE ROAD, DH8 0RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 0RS

BENFIELDSIDE ROAD, DH8 0RS, County Durham has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.12 per 1,000 population. This DH8 0RS 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 0RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 0RS, encompassing approximately 2881 residents.

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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)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH8 0RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riverside with total crimes: 1
  • Benfieldside Road with total crimes: 1
  • Western Hill with total crimes: 1

BENFIELDSIDE ROAD, DH8 0RS 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 Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.12150.00%
Other theft11.740.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.74-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.69-50.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.780.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39100.00%
Public order10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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 behaviour21.390.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.17-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.780.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.2111.11%
Criminal damage and arson23.470.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.5150.00%
Public order23.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.8220.00%
Other theft22.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-80.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.740.00%
Public order31.740.00%
Burglary21.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
February 20248
January 202410
December 20239
November 20236
September 20235

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20248
April 20244
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Riverside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Valley View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cutler'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Cutlers' Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1