FIRST STREET, DH8 6HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 6HW

FIRST STREET, DH8 6HW, County Durham has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.30 per 1,000 population. This DH8 6HW 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 6HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 6HW, encompassing approximately 1232 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH8 6HW area, explore the DH8 6HW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH8 6HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Cross Street with total crimes: 2
  • Dere Park with total crimes: 2
  • Tunstall Grove with total crimes: 2

FIRST STREET, DH8 6HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.3025.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.68-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour23.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.11133.33%
Other crime15.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.43-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Public order11.620.00%

In April 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 offences34.87-40.00%
Public order12.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In February 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 offences510.55400.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.06200.00%
Other theft32.430.00%
Other crime12.430.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order13.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.81-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.4350.00%

In November 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime45.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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July 20241
February 20241
November 20234

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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February 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 6HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. North Cross Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dere Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Tunstall Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Tindale Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pont Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1