DH8 5HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5HB

DH8 5HB, County Durham has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.67 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5HB 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 5HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5HB, encompassing approximately 3169 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

DH8 5HB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Mason Street with total crimes: 6
  • Boyd Street with total crimes: 5

DH8 5HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.6713.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.52-42.86%
Shoplifting52.52-61.54%
Other theft41.58100.00%
Public order41.26-42.86%
Drugs31.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.14-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour144.73-6.67%
Shoplifting134.4285.71%
Criminal damage and arson124.10300.00%
Public order73.79250.00%
Other crime22.21100.00%
Other theft20.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.14-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour157.2687.50%
Shoplifting74.73-36.36%
Vehicle crime52.210.00%
Other theft41.580.00%
Burglary41.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.26-57.14%
Drugs30.95200.00%
Public order20.95-75.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.08-12.90%
Shoplifting118.52175.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.47-20.00%
Public order82.5233.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.520.00%
Other theft42.21-20.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Drugs10.63-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.5134.78%
Anti-social behaviour109.78-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.150.00%
Public order62.2120.00%
Other theft51.8966.67%
Shoplifting41.58-20.00%
Drugs21.26100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.982200.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.26-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson73.79600.00%
Shoplifting52.21150.00%
Public order51.580.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour197.2618.75%
Shoplifting25.99-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-96.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3023.3557.89%
Anti-social behaviour169.4623.08%
Other theft65.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.89-28.57%
Shoplifting51.58-16.67%
Public order41.580.00%
Drugs31.2650.00%
Other crime30.9550.00%
Burglary10.95-66.67%
Robbery10.320.00%

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 offences1918.93-47.22%
Anti-social behaviour135.99116.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.10250.00%
Shoplifting62.210.00%
Public order41.89-60.00%
Burglary31.260.00%
Drugs20.95-50.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Other theft20.63-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3623.0344.00%
Public order1011.36233.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.15-57.14%
Shoplifting61.89100.00%
Other theft51.8966.67%
Drugs41.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26-33.33%
Other crime20.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.890.00%
Drugs44.420.00%
Other crime31.260.00%
Shoplifting30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 202310
November 20233

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 202423
June 202427
May 202431
April 202423
March 20241
February 202430
January 202419
December 202336
November 202325

A total of 12 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
June 20242
December 20231

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 20241
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 202415
June 20248
May 202410
April 202412
March 202419
February 202416
January 202413
December 20236
November 202314

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 20247
June 202411
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
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 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH8 5HB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Mason Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Boyd Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Back Palmerston Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Prospect Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Green Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Livingstone Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Angelica Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Berry Edge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bath Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Garden Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Store Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Harvey Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nansen Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Gill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Railway Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Birch Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Rotary Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Back East Parade
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. East Parade
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. West Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cardoon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Robson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Parnaby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Ash Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Burglary1