DH8 5TX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5TX

DH8 5TX, County Durham has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.54 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5TX 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 5TX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5TX, encompassing approximately 1984 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DH8 5TX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Durham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Elmfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 1

DH8 5TX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Burglary11.010.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.0450.00%
Vehicle crime21.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.01-75.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In July 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 offences87.5614.29%
Criminal damage and arson44.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.0716.67%
Vehicle crime33.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.02-75.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.080.00%
Burglary44.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.02300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.02200.00%
Public order11.510.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.040.00%
Other crime22.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.03-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour12.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.030.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.020.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.550.00%
Vehicle crime24.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 20248
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
September 20238

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20244

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Durham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Elmfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Allison Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Park Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Buckham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Derwent Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Redwood Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hope Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1