DH9 0HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 0HU

DH9 0HU, County Durham has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.59 per 1,000 population. This DH9 0HU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH9 postcode area, which has experienced 368 crimes and a crime rate of 9.89 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH9 0HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 0HU, encompassing approximately 2262 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH9 0HU area, explore the DH9 0HU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH9 0HU area, visit the DH9 0HU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

DH9 0HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanley Bus Station with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • A693 with total crimes: 8

DH9 0HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2333.5927.78%
Violence and sexual offences1910.17-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour98.4028.57%
Public order83.9860.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.5440.00%
Other theft33.0950.00%
Drugs21.33100.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2126.960.00%
Shoplifting189.285.88%
Anti-social behaviour77.96-63.16%
Criminal damage and arson53.090.00%
Public order52.210.00%
Other theft22.21-33.33%
Drugs10.880.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2131.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour199.280.00%
Shoplifting178.40-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson57.51-50.00%
Public order52.21-44.44%
Other theft32.2150.00%
Burglary21.33100.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2238.4557.14%
Violence and sexual offences219.7231.25%
Anti-social behaviour199.2890.00%
Criminal damage and arson108.40233.33%
Public order94.4280.00%
Other theft23.98-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Burglary10.44-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1627.40-36.00%
Shoplifting147.07-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour106.1942.86%
Other theft54.4266.67%
Public order52.2125.00%
Burglary42.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.77-40.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2529.612400.00%
Shoplifting1811.05800.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.96-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.090.00%
Public order42.21300.00%
Other theft31.770.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.63-16.67%
Shoplifting24.42-84.62%
Drugs10.880.00%
Public order10.44-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-94.12%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.87-19.05%
Shoplifting137.518.33%
Anti-social behaviour125.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.30-42.86%
Public order41.7733.33%
Vehicle crime31.770.00%
Other theft11.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.7575.00%
Shoplifting129.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.0920.00%
Public order32.650.00%
Vehicle crime31.33200.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Drugs20.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.5620.00%
Shoplifting95.30-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson73.9816.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.09-58.33%
Public order32.21-70.00%
Other theft21.33-60.00%
Burglary20.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-80.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1631.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.300.00%
Public order104.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.420.00%
Vehicle crime52.650.00%
Other theft52.210.00%
Burglary42.210.00%
Possession of weapons21.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 202421
June 202421
May 202416
April 202425
March 20241
February 202417
January 202421
December 202312
November 202310

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202419
June 202419
May 202410
April 20247
March 202410
February 202412
January 20246
December 20235
November 202312

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 20249
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310

A total of 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202418
July 202417
June 202422
May 202414
April 202418
March 20242
February 202413
January 202412
December 20239
November 202316

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
November 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH9 0HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stanley Bus Station
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. A693
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Spen Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
  • 5. Front Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Woodland View
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Braidwood Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 8. Beamish Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 10. Lees Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Heather Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Reynolds Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Gainsborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Derwent Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Wear Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tyne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Ullswater Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Smailes Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Wansbeck Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bracken Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Royal Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1