DH8 5YA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5YA

DH8 5YA, County Durham has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.92 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5YA 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 5YA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5YA, encompassing approximately 2423 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)

DH8 5YA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mason Street with total crimes: 6
  • Boyd Street with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

DH8 5YA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.929.09%
Criminal damage and arson84.9560.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.30-41.67%
Shoplifting52.89-44.44%
Other theft32.06200.00%
Public order21.24-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1219.4020.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.95-45.00%
Shoplifting94.5428.57%
Public order73.71250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.89150.00%
Other crime12.060.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.81-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour108.2566.67%
Shoplifting74.13-22.22%
Public order22.89-71.43%
Other theft20.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-60.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Burglary10.83-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2223.52-8.33%
Shoplifting99.08125.00%
Public order73.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.89-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4866.67%
Other theft32.060.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.0533.33%
Anti-social behaviour109.900.00%
Public order74.1375.00%
Shoplifting42.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.65-40.00%
Other theft31.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.43-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.130.00%
Public order42.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour125.7850.00%
Shoplifting24.95-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.8791.67%
Anti-social behaviour89.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.30100.00%
Drugs32.48200.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Other theft31.2450.00%
Shoplifting31.24-50.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Burglary10.83-66.67%
Robbery10.410.00%

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 offences1216.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.95100.00%
Shoplifting63.300.00%
Burglary32.480.00%
Public order31.24-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24200.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Other theft20.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Drugs10.41-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.5241.18%
Public order109.90233.33%
Shoplifting64.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.48-42.86%
Other theft41.6533.33%
Drugs41.650.00%
Other crime21.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.020.00%
Drugs42.890.00%
Shoplifting31.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202420
June 202422
May 202424
April 202418
February 202423
January 202412
December 202324
November 202317

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202410
June 20246
May 202410
April 202410
March 202412
February 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 202310
November 20233

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20247
June 20249
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20243

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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mason Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Boyd Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Back Palmerston Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Livingstone Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Angelica Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Store Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Harvey Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nansen Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Gill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Railway Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Birch Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Rotary Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Back East Parade
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. East Parade
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. West Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cardoon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Robson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1