GENERATION PLACE, DH8 5XT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5XT

GENERATION PLACE, DH8 5XT, County Durham has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.77 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5XT 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 5XT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5XT, encompassing approximately 2276 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

DH8 5XT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Ponds Court with total crimes: 9
  • Mason Street with total crimes: 6

GENERATION PLACE, DH8 5XT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2219.7710.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.67-56.25%
Violence and sexual offences53.08-37.50%
Drugs32.20200.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-83.33%
Robbery10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2027.24233.33%
Anti-social behaviour168.79128.57%
Violence and sexual offences87.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.51300.00%
Other theft63.51-14.29%
Public order22.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.88-66.67%
Drugs10.44-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.01-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.51-12.50%
Other theft73.0816.67%
Shoplifting63.08-60.00%
Drugs42.640.00%
Public order31.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32-50.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1524.16650.00%
Violence and sexual offences156.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.59100.00%
Other theft63.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.640.00%
Public order41.7633.33%
Possession of weapons21.760.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.47-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.20-50.00%
Public order31.7650.00%
Other theft31.32-25.00%
Shoplifting21.32-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.06400.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.39-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences83.51700.00%
Other theft43.510.00%
Public order21.760.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.9140.00%
Shoplifting26.15-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.88-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1218.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.27-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences104.39-9.09%
Other theft54.39150.00%
Public order32.200.00%
Drugs21.32100.00%
Robbery10.880.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1419.771300.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.15-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.83200.00%
Shoplifting62.64-40.00%
Public order32.64-25.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.50100.00%
Shoplifting105.27400.00%
Public order44.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Other theft20.88-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-91.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.740.00%
Other theft75.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.080.00%
Shoplifting22.640.00%
Public order20.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 20248
March 202414
February 202410
January 202414
December 20231
November 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
March 20241
January 20246
December 20232

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
July 20246
June 202415
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
February 202412
January 20246
December 202310
November 20232

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 202415
May 20245
April 20248
March 20241
February 202410
January 202411
December 202312
November 20236

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting14
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Ponds Court
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Mason Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Prospect Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Berry Edge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Edwardia Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parnaby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ash Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Burglary1