DH8 5YJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5YJ

DH8 5YJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.78 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5YJ 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 5YJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5YJ, encompassing approximately 1441 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH8 5YJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Arkless Grove with total crimes: 1
  • Beaumont Way with total crimes: 1

DH8 5YJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.780.00%
Vehicle crime12.080.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.47200.00%
Other theft22.080.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.160.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.690.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.080.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.78200.00%
Drugs12.080.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.470.00%
Public order12.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.690.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 5YJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Arkless Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Beaumont Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1