DH8 6AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 6AN

DH8 6AN, County Durham has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.75 per 1,000 population. This DH8 6AN 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 6AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 6AN, encompassing approximately 2644 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH8 6AN area, explore the DH8 6AN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH8 6AN area, visit the DH8 6AN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)

DH8 6AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Mason Street with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

DH8 6AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.7536.36%
Criminal damage and arson65.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.27-58.33%
Other theft41.89300.00%
Public order31.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

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 behaviour1213.9950.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.54-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.160.00%
Public order62.27100.00%
Other theft12.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.48-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour85.6714.29%
Other theft33.030.00%
Public order31.1350.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.75-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour76.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.65-20.00%
Other theft31.51-40.00%
Shoplifting31.13200.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Public order20.76-50.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.7735.29%
Anti-social behaviour78.70-41.67%
Other theft52.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.89-28.57%
Public order41.89100.00%
Drugs11.510.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.4320.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.540.00%
Public order22.650.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.1666.67%
Shoplifting13.78-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.77175.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.32-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2725.00%
Other theft31.890.00%
Public order31.13200.00%
Drugs21.13100.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In January 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 behaviour810.2160.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.03-65.22%
Criminal damage and arson43.0333.33%
Shoplifting21.51-33.33%
Burglary10.760.00%
Drugs10.38-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Public order10.38-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.4227.78%
Public order88.70166.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.03-54.55%
Drugs51.8925.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.89200.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Shoplifting31.1350.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.0212.50%
Anti-social behaviour116.8157.14%
Drugs44.160.00%
Other theft31.5150.00%
Public order31.130.00%
Shoplifting21.13-33.33%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-85.71%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.650.00%
Public order32.650.00%
Shoplifting31.130.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20238
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 202415
June 202416
May 202423
April 202417
February 202422
January 20248
December 202323
November 202318
September 202316

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
September 20237

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 202412
March 202410
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 202311
September 20237

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH8 6AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Mason Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Ash Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Green Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Livingstone Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Angelica Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bath Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Garden Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Store Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Harvey Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nansen Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Birch Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Rotary Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Back East Parade
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. East Parade
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. West Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cardoon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Robson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1