DH8 6LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 6LZ

DH8 6LZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.17 per 1,000 population. This DH8 6LZ 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 6LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 6LZ, encompassing approximately 2814 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DH8 6LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Ash Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Green Street with total crimes: 2

DH8 6LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.1785.71%
Anti-social behaviour24.62-50.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.40-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour42.490.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.82-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.910.00%
Other theft31.42200.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.88-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson63.2020.00%
Other theft42.130.00%
Drugs21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-71.43%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.311200.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.62133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.49150.00%
Burglary21.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-92.86%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.95133.33%
Public order44.98300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0750.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.69-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.2487.50%
Anti-social behaviour45.33-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.550.00%
Other crime22.840.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 202310

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 202411
June 202412
May 20249
April 202413
March 20241
February 202414
January 20246
December 202315
November 20238

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Ash Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Green Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Livingstone Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Villa Real Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Allison Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Avondale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bath Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Garden Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Store Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Harvey Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nansen Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Cardoon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Robson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1