DH8 5TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5TQ

DH8 5TQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.38 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5TQ 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 5TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5TQ, encompassing approximately 2786 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH8 5TQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Durham Road with total crimes: 2
  • St Andrew'S Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Church Road with total crimes: 1

DH8 5TQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.3880.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.23100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Public order10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-83.33%
Drugs10.360.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.15500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.1525.00%
Vehicle crime11.79-50.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.02-69.23%
Public order21.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.2585.71%
Criminal damage and arson34.66-50.00%
Public order31.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08100.00%
Burglary10.72-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.510.00%
Burglary42.150.00%
Drugs21.440.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20.72100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.100.00%
Other theft42.87300.00%
Drugs21.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.31-20.00%
Shoplifting12.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences105.0242.86%
Anti-social behaviour23.59-50.00%
Other theft20.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.5133.33%
Other theft21.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences75.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.510.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 202413
April 20247
February 20248
January 20248
December 202310
November 20237
September 20237

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 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
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Durham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Andrew'S Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Buckham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Silver Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Redwood Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hope Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. North View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1