DH8 5EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5EE

DH8 5EE, County Durham has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.45 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5EE 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 5EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5EE, encompassing approximately 2230 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH8 5EE area, explore the DH8 5EE 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)

DH8 5EE 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 5EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2326.4515.00%
Anti-social behaviour1010.31-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences84.48-38.46%
Other theft43.59-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.79-63.64%
Public order31.79-40.00%
Drugs31.350.00%
Bicycle theft11.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2033.18233.33%
Anti-social behaviour188.9750.00%
Violence and sexual offences138.07-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson115.83266.67%
Public order54.9366.67%
Other theft52.24-37.50%
Other crime12.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.66-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour126.7333.33%
Other theft85.38-20.00%
Shoplifting63.59-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.69-40.00%
Public order31.35-57.14%
Drugs31.35200.00%
Vehicle crime31.350.00%
Burglary21.35-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2133.18-4.55%
Shoplifting159.42650.00%
Other theft106.73150.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.4812.50%
Public order74.0440.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.14150.00%
Burglary32.240.00%
Possession of weapons21.350.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.2869.23%
Anti-social behaviour89.86-27.27%
Public order53.590.00%
Other theft42.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.79-50.00%
Shoplifting20.90-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.071200.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.83-45.00%
Shoplifting104.93400.00%
Public order54.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.24300.00%
Other theft31.790.00%
Drugs11.350.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.7653.85%
Shoplifting28.97-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.90-94.12%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1727.806.25%
Anti-social behaviour137.62-13.33%
Shoplifting125.83100.00%
Public order65.3820.00%
Other theft62.6950.00%
Other crime32.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-66.67%
Burglary10.90-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In January 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 offences1625.56-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.17650.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.73200.00%
Shoplifting62.69-40.00%
Public order52.69-28.57%
Other theft42.24-20.00%
Burglary21.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Drugs10.90-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.2156.25%
Shoplifting1011.21400.00%
Public order74.4875.00%
Other theft53.14-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-86.67%
Drugs20.90-33.33%
Other crime10.900.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1622.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.170.00%
Other theft86.730.00%
Public order43.590.00%
Drugs31.790.00%
Shoplifting21.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202415
June 202421
May 202422
April 202413
March 20241
February 202417
January 202416
December 202325
November 202316

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202412
June 20249
May 20248
April 202411
March 202420
February 202413
January 202415
December 20232
November 202315

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 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 20242
April 202410
March 20242
February 202412
January 20246
December 202310
November 20232

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 1 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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH8 5EE 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. Berry Edge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Railway Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Birch Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Back East Parade
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. East Parade
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. West Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Edwardia Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parnaby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Ash Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Burglary1