DH8 8BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 8BE

DH8 8BE, County Durham has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.93 per 1,000 population. This DH8 8BE 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 8BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 8BE, encompassing approximately 853 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH8 8BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Consett Road with total crimes: 5
  • Priestman Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Hydenside with total crimes: 4

DH8 8BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour619.9350.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.520.00%
Public order22.34100.00%
Vehicle crime12.340.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences418.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.69-60.00%
Burglary24.690.00%
Other theft22.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.34-50.00%
Drugs12.340.00%
Public order11.170.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1029.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences411.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.69300.00%
Other theft24.690.00%
Vehicle crime22.34100.00%
Burglary22.34100.00%
Other crime12.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1025.79-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences411.7233.33%
Public order24.69-33.33%
Other crime22.34100.00%
Burglary12.34-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Drugs11.170.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1231.65100.00%
Burglary614.0720.00%
Public order37.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.52-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.52-66.67%
Other crime12.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1038.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour611.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson67.030.00%
Burglary57.030.00%
Public order35.860.00%
Drugs13.520.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.5580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.86-33.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.55-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences35.86-25.00%
Burglary13.52-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour719.9340.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.21-55.56%
Burglary24.690.00%
Vehicle crime12.340.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Other crime11.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.55400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 202410
June 202410
May 202412
April 20246
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 202410
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH8 8BE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Consett Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
  • 2. Priestman Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hydenside
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oakfield Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Arkless Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1