BALFOUR GARDENS, DH8 5JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5JL

BALFOUR GARDENS, DH8 5JL, County Durham has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.53 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5JL 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 5JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5JL, encompassing approximately 2295 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DH8 5JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Green Street with total crimes: 2
  • Elmfield Road with total crimes: 2

BALFOUR GARDENS, DH8 5JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.5333.33%
Public order23.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.61-50.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.84-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.610.00%
Other theft31.74200.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-66.67%
Public order10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.41-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour43.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.74-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.6344.44%
Criminal damage and arson55.6666.67%
Drugs32.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31-57.14%
Other theft21.310.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.89800.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.92133.33%
Burglary43.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7450.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.87-90.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.7142.86%
Public order44.36300.00%
Other crime21.740.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.97-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour33.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.1577.78%
Anti-social behaviour36.97-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.28-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.92300.00%
Other crime13.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.530.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Robbery10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
September 20232

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 202413
April 20249
March 20241
February 202410
January 20247
December 202316
November 20239
September 202315

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
January 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Green Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Elmfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Allison Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Avondale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bath Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Garden Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Buckham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1