EDITH STREET, DH8 5DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5DP

EDITH STREET, DH8 5DP, County Durham has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.34 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5DP 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 5DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5DP, encompassing approximately 2633 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH8 5DP area, explore the DH8 5DP 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: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DH8 5DP 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

EDITH STREET, DH8 5DP 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2327.3415.00%
Violence and sexual offences158.73-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.80-57.14%
Drugs42.28300.00%
Public order41.52-33.33%
Other theft41.52-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.520.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2033.4242.86%
Shoplifting207.60233.33%
Violence and sexual offences187.60-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson146.84366.67%
Public order65.32100.00%
Other theft52.28-37.50%
Other crime21.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-80.00%
Drugs10.38-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2125.83-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour147.9840.00%
Other theft85.32-11.11%
Shoplifting63.04-60.00%
Vehicle crime52.280.00%
Burglary41.90100.00%
Drugs41.52300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.52-40.00%
Public order31.14-57.14%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2930.3816.00%
Shoplifting1511.01400.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.7011.11%
Other theft93.8028.57%
Public order73.4240.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6666.67%
Burglary21.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Drugs10.76-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.5138.89%
Anti-social behaviour99.49-30.77%
Other theft73.4275.00%
Public order52.66-16.67%
Shoplifting31.90-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14-40.00%
Drugs21.14100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.031700.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.84-43.48%
Shoplifting104.94400.00%
Public order63.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.28400.00%
Other theft41.900.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2310.2543.75%
Shoplifting28.73-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.76-95.83%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.2420.00%
Anti-social behaviour169.116.67%
Shoplifting126.08100.00%
Other theft84.56100.00%
Public order63.0420.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.28-42.86%
Other crime31.520.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Burglary10.76-66.67%
Robbery10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2024.69-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour157.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.70600.00%
Shoplifting62.66-40.00%
Public order52.28-44.44%
Other theft41.90-20.00%
Burglary31.520.00%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Drugs21.14-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2924.3170.59%
Shoplifting1011.01233.33%
Public order93.80125.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.42-77.27%
Other theft51.90-44.44%
Drugs41.9033.33%
Other crime11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2223.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences178.360.00%
Other theft96.460.00%
Public order43.420.00%
Shoplifting31.520.00%
Drugs31.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

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 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
July 202421
June 202429
May 202425
April 202418
March 20241
February 202424
January 202420
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 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

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 202410
August 202420
July 202414
June 202410
May 20249
April 202413
March 202423
February 202416
January 202415
December 20235
November 202322

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20249
May 20247
April 20244
February 20248
January 20244
December 20235
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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
January 20243
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH8 5DP 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. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Prospect Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Green Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Livingstone Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Angelica Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Berry Edge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Gill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Railway Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Birch Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Back East Parade
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. East Parade
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. West Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cardoon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Edwardia Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Parnaby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Ash Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Lingfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Burglary1