QUEEN ELIZABETH DRIVE, DH8 5YL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5YL

QUEEN ELIZABETH DRIVE, DH8 5YL, County Durham has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.84 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5YL 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 5YL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5YL, encompassing approximately 1530 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH8 5YL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ponds Court with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Beaumont Way with total crimes: 1

QUEEN ELIZABETH DRIVE, DH8 5YL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6150.00%
Drugs21.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.31-60.00%
Public order11.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.15150.00%
Other theft33.27-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Shoplifting21.31-33.33%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59.80400.00%
Public order33.270.00%
Shoplifting31.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.57200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.960.00%
Shoplifting10.65-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.920.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.9250.00%
Public order11.960.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Shoplifting10.65-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.92200.00%
Other theft21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.960.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ponds Court
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Beaumont Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1