DH8 8JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 8JD

DH8 8JD, County Durham has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.38 per 1,000 population. This DH8 8JD 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 8JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 8JD, encompassing approximately 1679 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)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH8 8JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cragside Court with total crimes: 1
  • Hillfield with total crimes: 1
  • St Andrew'S Crescent with total crimes: 1

DH8 8JD 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 offences22.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.19-71.43%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.95-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour14.170.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.140.00%
Public order14.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.9560.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.55400.00%
Drugs22.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.19-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.36150.00%
Public order42.980.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.79-66.67%
Other theft11.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.570.00%
Public order11.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20236

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20244
December 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20233

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cragside Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hillfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. St Andrew'S Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kilchurn
    Total1
    Public order1