DH8 5DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5DA

DH8 5DA, County Durham has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.38 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5DA 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 5DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5DA, encompassing approximately 3122 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH8 5DA area, explore the DH8 5DA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-61.90% decrease)

DH8 5DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Ponds Court with total crimes: 9
  • Mason Street with total crimes: 6

DH8 5DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2323.3815.00%
Violence and sexual offences167.37-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour85.12-61.90%
Criminal damage and arson72.56-50.00%
Drugs42.24300.00%
Public order41.28-33.33%
Other theft41.280.00%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2127.8740.00%
Shoplifting206.73233.33%
Violence and sexual offences176.41-32.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.45366.67%
Public order64.48100.00%
Other theft41.92-55.56%
Other crime21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-80.00%
Drugs10.32-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.02-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour158.0136.36%
Other theft94.800.00%
Shoplifting62.88-60.00%
Vehicle crime51.920.00%
Burglary41.60100.00%
Drugs41.28300.00%
Public order31.28-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-57.14%
Other crime10.960.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3026.917.14%
Shoplifting159.61400.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.8022.22%
Other theft93.5228.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.8875.00%
Public order72.2416.67%
Burglary22.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Drugs10.64-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.9033.33%
Anti-social behaviour98.97-30.77%
Other theft72.88133.33%
Public order62.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.92-33.33%
Shoplifting31.28-70.00%
Drugs20.96100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.54950.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.73-43.48%
Shoplifting104.16400.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.20500.00%
Public order61.920.00%
Other theft31.920.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour238.9735.29%
Violence and sexual offences27.37-93.10%
Shoplifting20.64-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2927.2326.09%
Anti-social behaviour179.2930.77%
Shoplifting125.45100.00%
Other theft83.84100.00%
Public order62.5620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.92-28.57%
Drugs31.6050.00%
Other crime30.96200.00%
Burglary10.96-66.67%
Robbery10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.46-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour137.3785.71%
Criminal damage and arson74.16600.00%
Shoplifting62.24-40.00%
Public order51.92-50.00%
Other theft41.60-33.33%
Burglary31.280.00%
Vehicle crime30.96200.00%
Drugs20.96-50.00%
Other crime10.64-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.3847.62%
Public order109.93233.33%
Shoplifting103.20233.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.20-65.00%
Other theft62.24-33.33%
Drugs41.920.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.730.00%
Other theft96.410.00%
Drugs42.880.00%
Shoplifting31.280.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 20233

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 202425
June 202430
May 202428
April 202421
March 20242
February 202429
January 202423
December 202331
November 202321

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
December 20231

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202421
July 202415
June 202411
May 20249
April 202413
March 202423
February 202417
January 202413
December 20237
November 202320

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 20249
May 20247
April 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202420
July 20246
June 202415
May 20243
April 202410
March 20242
February 202412
January 20246
December 202310
November 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH8 5DA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting14
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Ponds Court
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Mason Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Back Palmerston Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Prospect Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Green Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Livingstone Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Angelica Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Berry Edge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bath Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Garden Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Store Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Harvey Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nansen Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Gill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Railway Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Birch Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Rotary Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Back East Parade
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. East Parade
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. West Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cardoon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Robson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Parnaby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Ash Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Burglary1