GARDEN PLACE, DH8 5LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5LR

GARDEN PLACE, DH8 5LR, County Durham has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.82 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5LR 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 5LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5LR, encompassing approximately 3239 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)

DH8 5LR 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
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

GARDEN PLACE, DH8 5LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.825.88%
Criminal damage and arson65.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.85-53.85%
Public order41.85-33.33%
Other theft31.23200.00%
Drugs20.93100.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.62100.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.05-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour135.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.01800.00%
Public order62.78200.00%
Vehicle crime21.85-60.00%
Other theft10.62-75.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.29-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour137.1062.50%
Vehicle crime54.01400.00%
Other theft41.540.00%
Burglary41.23300.00%
Drugs41.230.00%
Public order21.23-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.984.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.03-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson52.47-16.67%
Public order51.5466.67%
Other theft41.54-20.00%
Shoplifting31.23200.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.988.70%
Anti-social behaviour117.72-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson63.40-25.00%
Other theft51.85150.00%
Drugs31.54200.00%
Public order30.93-40.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.672200.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.32166.67%
Public order52.470.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour145.877.69%
Criminal damage and arson34.32-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.93-95.83%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.1420.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.410.00%
Public order64.0150.00%
Other crime41.85300.00%
Other theft41.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.23-50.00%
Drugs31.2350.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In January 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 offences2016.98-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour136.17160.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.01300.00%
Public order42.47-60.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Drugs20.62-50.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Shoplifting20.62-50.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3821.3080.95%
Public order1011.73233.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.09-50.00%
Drugs41.5433.33%
Shoplifting41.23100.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Other crime20.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.480.00%
Other crime33.090.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 202423
June 202426
May 202425
April 202423
March 20241
February 202424
January 202420
December 202338
November 202321

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 202310
November 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

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 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202413
June 20248
May 202411
April 202414
March 202414
February 202413
January 202413
December 20235
November 202310

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

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 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 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH8 5LR 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. 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. Prospect Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Green Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Livingstone Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Angelica Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Berry Edge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Allison Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Avondale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bath Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Garden Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Store Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Harvey Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nansen Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Back East Parade
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. West Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cardoon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Robson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Edwardia Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Parnaby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Ash Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Lingfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Burglary1