DH8 6ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 6ES

DH8 6ES, County Durham has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.04 per 1,000 population. This DH8 6ES 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 6ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 6ES, encompassing approximately 1793 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

DH8 6ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Railway Street with total crimes: 4
  • North Cross Street with total crimes: 2
  • Dere Park with total crimes: 2

DH8 6ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.0475.00%
Shoplifting33.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67-60.00%
Burglary21.12100.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.0425.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.79-55.56%
Shoplifting32.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-66.67%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.230.00%
Other crime11.670.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.67-62.50%
Other crime11.670.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.8160.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.79-25.00%
Other theft31.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.2333.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.25250.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.900.00%
Vehicle crime11.670.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.02200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.67-33.33%
Burglary11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.900.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.900.00%
Vehicle crime11.670.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20249
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Railway Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. North Cross Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dere Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Tunstall Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Tees Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Brackenrigg
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Tindale Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Borrowdale
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. St Ives' Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Eden Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1