DERWENT STREET, DH8 8LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 8LU

DERWENT STREET, DH8 8LU, County Durham has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.96 per 1,000 population. This DH8 8LU 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 8LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 8LU, encompassing approximately 3227 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH8 8LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Durham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Cragside Court with total crimes: 1
  • Hillfield with total crimes: 1

DERWENT STREET, DH8 8LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.79-60.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.86-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2014.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.48250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1750.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-50.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.27-46.15%
Public order22.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.4485.71%
Anti-social behaviour34.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-50.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Burglary10.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.51600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.170.00%
Drugs21.860.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.62-90.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.8925.00%
Other theft43.10100.00%
Drugs21.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.03-42.86%
Other theft22.480.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.89100.00%
Other theft24.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.960.00%
Other theft32.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20248
June 20247
May 202413
April 20247
March 20241
February 202410
January 20248
December 202314
November 20237

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Durham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cragside Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hillfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. St Andrew'S Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kilchurn
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Turner Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Oswin'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Derwent Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Silver Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Redwood Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. North View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Moorlands
    Total1
    Drugs1