DH8 5UN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5UN

DH8 5UN, County Durham has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.18 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5UN 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 5UN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5UN, encompassing approximately 2389 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH8 5UN 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
  • Lingfield Road with total crimes: 1

DH8 5UN 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 offences64.1820.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.510.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.28-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-50.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In July 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 offences67.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6750.00%
Public order21.26100.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.28-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences84.6014.29%
Anti-social behaviour23.35100.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

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 offences76.700.00%
Burglary42.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.670.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.77-28.57%
Other theft22.090.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.1816.67%
Burglary12.930.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.7720.00%
Public order12.510.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.090.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20244
January 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

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
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH8 5UN 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. Lingfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Turner Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Oswin'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Derwent Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1