PARLIAMENT STREET, DH8 5DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5DH

PARLIAMENT STREET, DH8 5DH, County Durham has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.28 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5DH 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 5DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5DH, encompassing approximately 3009 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH8 5DH area, explore the DH8 5DH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH8 5DH area, visit the DH8 5DH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

DH8 5DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ponds Court with total crimes: 9
  • Mason Street with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

PARLIAMENT STREET, DH8 5DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.28-18.75%
Shoplifting74.32-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour62.33-60.00%
Drugs41.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.33-66.67%
Public order31.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Other theft20.66-60.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.26-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour155.3215.38%
Criminal damage and arson124.98500.00%
Shoplifting113.99120.00%
Public order63.65100.00%
Other theft51.99-28.57%
Other crime21.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-75.00%
Drugs10.33-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.26-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour137.3162.50%
Other theft74.3240.00%
Shoplifting52.33-54.55%
Burglary41.66100.00%
Drugs41.33300.00%
Vehicle crime41.330.00%
Public order31.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3022.9287.50%
Shoplifting119.97450.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.65-20.00%
Public order62.66100.00%
Other theft51.9925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.660.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Drugs10.66-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.95-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour105.32-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.32-33.33%
Other theft41.330.00%
Public order31.33-40.00%
Drugs21.00100.00%
Shoplifting20.66-80.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.271000.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.31-25.00%
Shoplifting103.99400.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.32500.00%
Public order51.990.00%
Other theft41.660.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour166.9814.29%
Violence and sexual offences25.32-91.67%
Shoplifting20.66-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.609.09%
Anti-social behaviour147.977.69%
Other theft64.65200.00%
Public order61.9950.00%
Shoplifting61.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.99-42.86%
Other crime21.330.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.27-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour137.31225.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.32250.00%
Public order42.33-60.00%
Vehicle crime31.33200.00%
Shoplifting31.00-70.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Drugs20.66-50.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.2670.59%
Public order109.64233.33%
Shoplifting103.32400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.32-50.00%
Drugs41.3333.33%
Other theft31.33-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.650.00%
Other theft52.660.00%
Drugs31.660.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202422
June 202430
May 202416
April 202422
March 20242
February 202424
January 202422
December 202329
November 202317

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 202413
June 20248
May 202410
April 202412
March 202416
February 202414
January 202413
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20245
June 202411
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 202310
November 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 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
January 20242

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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ponds Court
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Mason Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Back Palmerston Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Prospect Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Green Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Livingstone Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Angelica Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Berry Edge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bath Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Garden Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Store Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. West Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cardoon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Edwardia Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parnaby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Ash Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Lingfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Burglary1