DH8 6LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 6LG

DH8 6LG, County Durham has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.85 per 1,000 population. This DH8 6LG 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 6LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 6LG, encompassing approximately 3037 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

DH8 6LG 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
  • Ash Grove with total crimes: 3

DH8 6LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.8545.45%
Anti-social behaviour45.27-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.32-20.00%
Public order31.320.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Other theft10.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.85-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour103.6266.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.29400.00%
Other theft31.650.00%
Public order30.9950.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.61-25.00%
Other theft31.9850.00%
Burglary30.99200.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-80.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.1816.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.6160.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.630.00%
Shoplifting31.65200.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Other theft20.66-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.19-25.00%
Other theft53.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.65-54.55%
Drugs31.650.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.851500.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.2757.14%
Criminal damage and arson53.62150.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.30-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.66-95.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.81185.71%
Anti-social behaviour76.58-12.50%
Public order52.30150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.65-40.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.63-69.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.3066.67%
Vehicle crime21.65100.00%
Public order20.66-50.00%
Shoplifting20.66-33.33%
Other theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-80.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.8176.92%
Drugs57.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.65-60.00%
Public order41.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.320.00%
Shoplifting30.9950.00%
Other theft10.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.280.00%
Other crime23.290.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 202411
March 20247
February 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 202310

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 202414
June 202414
May 202412
April 202416
March 20241
February 202420
January 20247
December 202323
November 202313

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH8 6LG 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. Ash Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Prospect Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Villa Real Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Allison Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Avondale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bath Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Garden Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Store Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Harvey Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nansen Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Cardoon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Robson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Burglary1