DH8 8TE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 8TE

DH8 8TE, County Durham has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.46 per 1,000 population. This DH8 8TE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH8 postcode area, which has experienced 278 crimes and a crime rate of 7.02 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH8 8TE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 8TE, encompassing approximately 2382 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DH8 8TE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bessemer Street with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Cragside Court with total crimes: 1

DH8 8TE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.46-54.55%
Vehicle crime32.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26-25.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.3922.22%
Anti-social behaviour44.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.68100.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.13-10.00%
Public order33.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.1342.86%
Criminal damage and arson24.200.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.30600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.940.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

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 behaviour21.26100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.84-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.300.00%
Public order32.520.00%
Other theft31.2650.00%
Drugs21.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.04-45.45%
Other theft22.520.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1357.14%
Criminal damage and arson34.620.00%
Public order11.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%

In November 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 offences76.300.00%
Public order32.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26100.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4675.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.940.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.360.00%
Shoplifting21.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202411
June 20249
May 202410
April 20247
March 20241
February 20246
January 20246
December 202311
November 20237
September 20237
August 20234

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
August 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Bessemer Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cragside Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Mary'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mortimer Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Cort Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Silver Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. North View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1