WEST VICTORIA STREET, DH8 5EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5EW

WEST VICTORIA STREET, DH8 5EW, County Durham has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.47 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5EW 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 5EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5EW, encompassing approximately 2969 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DH8 5EW 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

WEST VICTORIA STREET, DH8 5EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.4710.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.70-66.67%
Shoplifting51.6866.67%
Drugs41.68300.00%
Public order31.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-62.50%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Other theft20.67-50.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1515.4950.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.05-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson83.3760.00%
Other theft42.69-33.33%
Shoplifting31.350.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-75.00%
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 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.86-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour106.0625.00%
Other theft63.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0225.00%
Burglary41.68300.00%
Drugs41.350.00%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Shoplifting31.35-50.00%
Public order21.010.00%

In June 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 offences2216.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.410.00%
Shoplifting62.69200.00%
Other theft42.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.350.00%
Public order21.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.45-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour83.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.69-20.00%
Other theft31.3550.00%
Public order31.0150.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Shoplifting20.67-66.67%
Other crime10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.49800.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.06-14.29%
Shoplifting64.04500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.02150.00%
Public order21.680.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.407.69%
Criminal damage and arson24.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.67-90.00%
Shoplifting10.67-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.1817.65%
Anti-social behaviour136.748.33%
Public order64.38100.00%
Other theft42.020.00%
Shoplifting31.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-71.43%
Robbery10.670.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.17-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour125.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.04250.00%
Public order32.36-62.50%
Shoplifting31.01-70.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Drugs20.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.8591.67%
Shoplifting107.75400.00%
Public order83.37300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.69-50.00%
Drugs31.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.040.00%
Other theft42.690.00%
Drugs31.350.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202418
June 202422
May 202411
April 202418
March 20242
February 202420
January 202417
December 202323
November 202312

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232

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 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202415
July 202410
June 20248
May 20248
April 202412
March 202414
February 202413
January 202412
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
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 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH8 5EW 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. 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. Angelica Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Berry Edge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Avondale Road
    Total1
    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. Edwardia Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parnaby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Ash Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Lingfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Burglary1