DH8 5UZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5UZ

DH8 5UZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.03 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5UZ 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 5UZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5UZ, encompassing approximately 2863 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DH8 5UZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ponds Court with total crimes: 9
  • Fenwick Way with total crimes: 3
  • Prospect Place with total crimes: 3

DH8 5UZ 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.0312.50%
Shoplifting43.1433.33%
Drugs31.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-75.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.22166.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.7975.00%
Other theft42.44-20.00%
Shoplifting31.400.00%
Public order11.05-50.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.97-20.00%
Other theft54.19150.00%
Vehicle crime41.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40100.00%
Burglary31.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.050.00%
Shoplifting31.050.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.48114.29%
Anti-social behaviour35.240.00%
Shoplifting31.05200.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In May 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 offences75.59-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.44-25.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.35-83.33%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.38400.00%
Shoplifting63.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.10-60.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.5442.86%
Violence and sexual offences23.49-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.08-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.14-12.50%
Public order42.44100.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.83-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour84.19700.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.79400.00%
Public order21.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.70-88.89%
Burglary10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.18375.00%
Shoplifting96.640.00%
Public order23.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences44.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.400.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202412
June 202415
May 20247
April 202410
March 20242
February 20249
January 202412
December 202319
November 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 202410
February 20247
January 20248
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ponds Court
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Fenwick Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Prospect Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Berry Edge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Garden Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Edwardia Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parnaby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ash Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Lingfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Burglary1