WEST PARADE, DH8 5RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5RR

WEST PARADE, DH8 5RR, County Durham has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.76 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5RR 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 5RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5RR, encompassing approximately 2524 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH8 5RR area, explore the DH8 5RR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH8 5RR area, visit the DH8 5RR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)

DH8 5RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Mason Street with total crimes: 6
  • Boyd Street with total crimes: 5

WEST PARADE, DH8 5RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2023.76-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences127.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.75-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson83.560.00%
Other theft33.170.00%
Possession of weapons21.190.00%
Public order20.79-71.43%
Drugs20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2127.33162.50%
Anti-social behaviour168.3245.45%
Violence and sexual offences126.34-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.75300.00%
Public order73.17600.00%
Other theft32.77-25.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.39-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.9283.33%
Shoplifting84.36-38.46%
Other theft43.1733.33%
Vehicle crime41.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58-60.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.40-87.50%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2526.144.17%
Shoplifting139.90160.00%
Public order85.1514.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.17-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3866.67%
Other theft31.98-40.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.3933.33%
Anti-social behaviour109.5111.11%
Public order73.9616.67%
Other theft52.7766.67%
Shoplifting51.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.98-40.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.13-40.00%
Public order63.560.00%
Shoplifting52.38150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.98400.00%
Other theft31.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.1325.00%
Shoplifting25.94-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-83.33%

In February 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 offences2326.1443.75%
Anti-social behaviour129.11-14.29%
Shoplifting104.7525.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.960.00%
Other theft62.38200.00%
Public order32.380.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Burglary10.79-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour146.34250.00%
Shoplifting85.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.17500.00%
Burglary32.380.00%
Public order31.19-70.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Other theft20.79-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Drugs10.40-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.9733.33%
Public order109.51233.33%
Shoplifting63.9650.00%
Other theft52.38-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.98-71.43%
Drugs41.580.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.130.00%
Other theft65.540.00%
Shoplifting42.380.00%
Drugs41.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

Crime by Type

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 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202420
June 202425
May 202424
April 202418
February 202423
January 202416
December 202324
November 202318

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 202411
June 20246
May 202410
April 20249
March 202415
February 202412
January 202414
December 20234
November 202314

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 202310
November 20233

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 20248
June 202413
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 202410
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting14
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    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. Back Palmerston Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 6. Livingstone Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Angelica Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Berry Edge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Store Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nansen Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Gill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Railway Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Birch Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Rotary Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Back East Parade
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. East Parade
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. West Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cardoon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Robson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Parnaby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Ash Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1