DH8 6PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 6PQ

DH8 6PQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.02 per 1,000 population. This DH8 6PQ 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 6PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 6PQ, encompassing approximately 221 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

DH8 6PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairview Drive with total crimes: 2

DH8 6PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.02-60.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences531.59400.00%
Other crime122.560.00%
Other theft14.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson19.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.51-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences422.56300.00%
Public order118.050.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson218.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences19.02-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour14.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.5450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.05-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour19.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.510.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences318.0550.00%
Public order113.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences213.540.00%
Public order19.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fairview Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2