DH8 8EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 8EH

DH8 8EH, County Durham has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.09 per 1,000 population. This DH8 8EH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH8 postcode area, which has experienced 278 crimes and a crime rate of 7.02 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH8 8EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 8EH, encompassing approximately 1488 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

DH8 8EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lincoln Road with total crimes: 4
  • York Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Sussex Road with total crimes: 2

DH8 8EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.0925.00%
Other theft36.7250.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.02-75.00%
Public order21.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour816.13166.67%
Violence and sexual offences85.38-33.33%
Public order35.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02100.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Burglary11.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.789.09%
Anti-social behaviour38.06-72.73%
Public order22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1116.8083.33%
Violence and sexual offences117.3983.33%
Public order27.390.00%
Other theft11.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.030.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.02-25.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.4166.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.69100.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.05-45.45%
Vehicle crime14.030.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.74-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour27.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.1345.45%
Public order410.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.690.00%
Other theft12.020.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.390.00%
Drugs22.020.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20248
June 202412
May 202411
April 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 202311
September 202316
August 202311

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20248
June 20243
May 202411
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
August 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
August 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lincoln Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. York Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Sussex Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Chester Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Dunelm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Penrith Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Norfolk Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Rutland Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Rutland Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Derby Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1