DH8 5TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5TA

DH8 5TA, County Durham has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.47 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5TA 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 5TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5TA, encompassing approximately 2276 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DH8 5TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fenwick Way with total crimes: 3
  • Durham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Church Road with total crimes: 1

DH8 5TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.4766.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Public order10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.0320.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.640.00%
Vehicle crime31.76200.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-83.33%
Drugs10.440.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson68.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.64-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.20300.00%
Other crime11.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.64100.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.2271.43%
Public order35.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-75.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.780.00%
Burglary43.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Other crime11.760.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.39-33.33%
Other theft31.760.00%
Drugs21.320.00%
Public order10.880.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.39-14.29%
Shoplifting12.640.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.3940.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.07-33.33%
Other theft10.88-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.200.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 202412
April 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 5 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
May 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 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232

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 5TA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fenwick Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Durham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lingfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Park Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Buckham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Turner Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Oswin'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Derwent Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Silver Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Redwood Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hope Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1