SAXON TERRACE, DH8 5EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5EQ

SAXON TERRACE, DH8 5EQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.96 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5EQ 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 5EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5EQ, encompassing approximately 2926 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DH8 5EQ 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
  • Fenwick Way with total crimes: 3

SAXON TERRACE, DH8 5EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.9611.11%
Anti-social behaviour53.42-61.54%
Shoplifting51.7166.67%
Drugs41.71300.00%
Public order31.3750.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1314.6985.71%
Violence and sexual offences94.44-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.0860.00%
Other theft42.73-20.00%
Shoplifting31.370.00%
Public order21.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.68-75.00%
Drugs10.34-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.40-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.10-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.3925.00%
Other theft51.7166.67%
Drugs41.710.00%
Vehicle crime41.370.00%
Burglary31.370.00%
Public order31.0350.00%
Shoplifting31.03-50.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.72185.71%
Anti-social behaviour86.8333.33%
Shoplifting62.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.05100.00%
Other theft31.3750.00%
Public order21.03-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.54-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour62.39-40.00%
Public order32.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.68-66.67%
Other theft20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.28450.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.76-16.67%
Shoplifting63.42500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.05100.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour125.4720.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.10-85.71%
Shoplifting10.68-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.33-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.78-16.67%
Public order53.4266.67%
Shoplifting31.710.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-85.71%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.40-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour125.47300.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.10250.00%
Burglary32.390.00%
Public order31.03-25.00%
Shoplifting31.03-70.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.99183.33%
Shoplifting105.81400.00%
Public order43.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Drugs20.680.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.390.00%
Other theft32.050.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20242
November 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202412
June 202420
May 20247
April 202411
March 20242
February 202414
January 202416
December 202317
November 20236

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
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 202410
March 202412
February 202410
January 202412
December 20233
November 20237

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 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 202310
November 20232

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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20241
January 20243

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
November 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH8 5EQ 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. Fenwick Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Prospect Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Green Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Livingstone Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Berry Edge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bath Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Garden Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Store Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Edwardia Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parnaby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ash Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Lingfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Burglary1