DH8 8HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 8HY

DH8 8HY, County Durham has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.93 per 1,000 population. This DH8 8HY 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 8HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 8HY, encompassing approximately 1504 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

DH8 8HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lincoln Road with total crimes: 9
  • Alnwick Mews with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5

DH8 8HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1825.9328.57%
Violence and sexual offences711.97133.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.65400.00%
Other crime33.320.00%
Public order21.990.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Other theft10.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.29-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences39.31-40.00%
Other theft31.9950.00%
Public order21.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-83.33%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1623.9360.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.64500.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.99-58.33%
Public order33.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.99100.00%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Other theft21.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.6120.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.98-52.38%
Public order36.6550.00%
Other crime21.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2123.27133.33%
Violence and sexual offences1013.9642.86%
Public order26.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-80.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In April 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 behaviour915.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.98600.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.650.00%
Public order23.320.00%
Burglary11.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.6550.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.98-75.00%

In February 2024, 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 behaviour69.31100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.990.00%
Possession of weapons12.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In January 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 offences46.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.66-40.00%
Drugs11.990.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour57.9825.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime22.660.00%
Public order11.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 202416
June 202410
May 202421
April 20249
March 20249
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 202410
April 20247
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Lincoln Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour9
  • 2. Alnwick Mews
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Consett Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 5. Kent Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sussex Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Rutland Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Chester Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hexham Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dorset Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Penrith Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Keswick Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Norfolk Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lincoln Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. York Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Derby Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1