DUNELM ROAD, DH8 8HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 8HW

DUNELM ROAD, DH8 8HW, County Durham has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.33 per 1,000 population. This DH8 8HW 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 8HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 8HW, encompassing approximately 1174 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

DH8 8HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Consett Road with total crimes: 5
  • Alnwick Mews with total crimes: 5
  • Kent Gardens with total crimes: 2

DUNELM ROAD, DH8 8HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.3325.00%
Public order24.26100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.70-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Other crime21.700.00%
Robbery11.700.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other theft10.85-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In August 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 offences514.4766.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.26-66.67%
Other theft33.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.55-66.67%
Burglary11.70-50.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Public order10.85-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1226.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson610.22500.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.11-57.14%
Public order32.550.00%
Vehicle crime22.550.00%
Burglary21.700.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Other crime11.70-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour921.28-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences77.66250.00%
Public order35.9650.00%
Other crime22.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.70-66.67%
Drugs10.850.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1317.03116.67%
Criminal damage and arson311.07-57.14%
Public order22.55-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.70-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.39900.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.96-25.00%
Public order45.110.00%
Burglary23.410.00%
Possession of weapons11.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.66166.67%
Violence and sexual offences16.81-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.41-40.00%
Possession of weapons12.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.22-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.260.00%
Drugs13.410.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.110.00%
Burglary23.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Drugs11.700.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202412
June 20249
May 202413
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
January 20241

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Consett Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
  • 2. Alnwick Mews
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Kent Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sussex Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hexham Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dorset Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Penrith Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Keswick Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1