THE CRESCENT, DH8 8LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 8LB

THE CRESCENT, DH8 8LB, County Durham has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.17 per 1,000 population. This DH8 8LB 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 8LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 8LB, encompassing approximately 2302 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH8 8LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Western Hill with total crimes: 1
  • York Road with total crimes: 1
  • Valley View with total crimes: 1

THE CRESCENT, DH8 8LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.17200.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.30-75.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-80.00%

In July 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 behaviour55.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.61-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.910.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30200.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.9537.50%
Public order24.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.3414.29%
Other theft13.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.5275.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.040.00%
Public order31.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.78-42.86%
Other theft21.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.210.00%
Public order33.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249
April 20243
February 202411
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
September 20237

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Western Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. York Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Valley View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cutler'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Cutlers' Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1