DH8 5SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5SP

DH8 5SP, County Durham has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.21 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5SP 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 5SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5SP, encompassing approximately 2303 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH8 5SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fenwick Way with total crimes: 3
  • Hillfield with total crimes: 1
  • St Andrew'S Crescent with total crimes: 1

DH8 5SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences75.2175.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.040.00%
Public order21.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.64-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-80.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.99-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson54.34400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.17100.00%
Public order21.740.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.1222.22%
Public order24.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5112.50%
Public order33.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-75.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.68700.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.470.00%
Drugs21.740.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.87-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.38133.33%
Drugs33.040.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.61-78.57%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.82133.33%
Criminal damage and arson16.080.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.510.00%
Public order32.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202410
June 202411
May 20249
April 20248
March 20241
February 20247
January 20243
December 202314
November 20236

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fenwick Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hillfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. St Andrew'S Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kilchurn
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Turner Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Oswin'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Derwent Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Silver Street
    Total1
    Public order1