DH8 6SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 6SY

DH8 6SY, County Durham has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.84 per 1,000 population. This DH8 6SY 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 6SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 6SY, encompassing approximately 1057 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH8 6SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elmfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 1

DH8 6SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences22.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.890.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.780.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Other theft10.95-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.73-33.33%
Other theft21.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.890.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.67-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.890.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.780.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%

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 offences36.62-50.00%
Public order12.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.46500.00%
Other crime25.670.00%
Public order11.890.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.95-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.73300.00%
Vehicle crime13.780.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.95-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.620.00%
Vehicle crime23.780.00%
Other theft11.890.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20234

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

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August 20241

A total of 3 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.

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August 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

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August 20241
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20242
May 20241
January 20241

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

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May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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April 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elmfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1