PALMERSTON STREET, DH8 5RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5RF

PALMERSTON STREET, DH8 5RF, County Durham has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.52 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5RF 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 5RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5RF, encompassing approximately 2629 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-61.90% decrease)

DH8 5RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Ponds Court with total crimes: 9
  • Mason Street with total crimes: 6

PALMERSTON STREET, DH8 5RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2628.528.33%
Violence and sexual offences149.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.32-61.90%
Criminal damage and arson73.04-41.67%
Drugs52.660.00%
Public order51.90-28.57%
Other theft41.900.00%
Possession of weapons21.520.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2431.94118.18%
Anti-social behaviour219.1350.00%
Violence and sexual offences147.99-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson125.32200.00%
Public order74.56250.00%
Other theft42.66-55.56%
Other crime11.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2227.38-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour148.3740.00%
Shoplifting115.32-38.89%
Other theft94.18-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.420.00%
Vehicle crime41.520.00%
Drugs31.52200.00%
Burglary21.14-33.33%
Public order20.76-75.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2731.943.85%
Shoplifting1810.27157.14%
Other theft106.8466.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.80-9.09%
Public order83.8014.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.0433.33%
Burglary31.520.00%
Possession of weapons21.140.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.1952.94%
Anti-social behaviour119.89-15.38%
Shoplifting74.18-36.36%
Public order72.6616.67%
Other theft62.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.28-40.00%
Drugs11.140.00%

In April 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 offences1722.051600.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.46-35.00%
Shoplifting114.94450.00%
Public order64.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.28400.00%
Other theft31.900.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.1311.11%
Shoplifting27.60-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.76-96.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2530.8038.89%
Anti-social behaviour189.5138.46%
Shoplifting126.8420.00%
Other theft74.5675.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.660.00%
Public order62.2850.00%
Other crime32.2850.00%
Drugs21.14100.00%
Burglary10.76-66.67%
Robbery10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.96-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour136.8485.71%
Shoplifting104.94-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.80200.00%
Public order42.28-60.00%
Other theft41.52-33.33%
Burglary31.520.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Drugs10.76-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2827.7627.27%
Shoplifting1210.65200.00%
Public order104.56233.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.80-63.16%
Other theft62.66-33.33%
Drugs42.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.52-33.33%
Other crime20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour198.370.00%
Other theft97.220.00%
Shoplifting43.420.00%
Drugs41.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.520.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

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 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202422
June 202427
May 202426
April 202417
March 20241
February 202425
January 202418
December 202328
November 202322

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202424
July 202411
June 202418
May 20247
April 202411
March 20242
February 202412
January 202410
December 202312
November 20234

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202421
July 202414
June 202410
May 202411
April 202413
March 202420
February 202418
January 202413
December 20237
November 202319

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 202410
May 20246
April 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 1 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

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 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting14
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Ponds Court
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Mason Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Boyd Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Back Palmerston Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Prospect Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Green Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Livingstone Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Angelica Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Berry Edge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Store Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Railway Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Birch Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Rotary Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Back East Parade
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. East Parade
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. West Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cardoon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Parnaby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Ash Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Burglary1