STUART COURT, DH8 5GA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5GA

STUART COURT, DH8 5GA, County Durham has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.63 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5GA 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 5GA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5GA, encompassing approximately 2751 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH8 5GA area, explore the DH8 5GA 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 (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)

DH8 5GA 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

STUART COURT, DH8 5GA 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.63-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour93.63-35.71%
Shoplifting73.27-36.36%
Drugs42.54300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45-55.56%
Public order31.4550.00%
Other theft21.09-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1421.4440.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.09-12.50%
Shoplifting115.09120.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.00800.00%
Other theft53.27-16.67%
Public order21.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.73-75.00%
Drugs10.36-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In July 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 offences1619.99-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour105.8142.86%
Other theft63.6350.00%
Shoplifting52.18-54.55%
Burglary41.82100.00%
Drugs41.450.00%
Vehicle crime41.450.00%
Public order31.45-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-75.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.0876.92%
Shoplifting118.36450.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.00-22.22%
Public order52.5466.67%
Other theft41.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.45300.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.36-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.72-18.18%
Other theft33.27-25.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Drugs21.09100.00%
Shoplifting20.73-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.44650.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.45-26.67%
Shoplifting104.00400.00%
Other theft43.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.45200.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.2750.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.45-89.47%
Shoplifting20.73-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.90-23.08%
Shoplifting63.63100.00%
Other theft52.18150.00%
Public order41.820.00%
Drugs21.450.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.62-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour136.90225.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.72250.00%
Public order42.54-33.33%
Shoplifting31.45-70.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Other theft20.73-33.33%
Burglary20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.99145.45%
Shoplifting109.81400.00%
Public order63.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.18-50.00%
Other theft31.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Drugs20.73-33.33%
Other crime10.730.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1112.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.000.00%
Other theft42.910.00%
Public order41.450.00%
Drugs31.450.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 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
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202416
June 202423
May 202413
April 202415
March 20242
February 202419
January 202419
December 202327
November 202311

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202410
June 20247
May 20249
April 202411
March 202415
February 202410
January 202413
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

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 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 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 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 20241
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
January 20242
November 20231

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
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH8 5GA 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. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Fenwick Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Prospect Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Green Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Berry Edge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Garden Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Store Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Edwardia Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parnaby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ash Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Lingfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Burglary1