DH9 0PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 0PJ

DH9 0PJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.63 per 1,000 population. This DH9 0PJ 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 0PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 0PJ, encompassing approximately 2230 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH9 0PJ area, explore the DH9 0PJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH9 0PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • A693 with total crimes: 8
  • Robert Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Woodland View with total crimes: 6

DH9 0PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.6372.73%
Criminal damage and arson98.5228.57%
Anti-social behaviour64.040.00%
Public order42.69100.00%
Shoplifting41.790.00%
Other theft31.79200.00%
Drugs11.35-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.28-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.9340.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.14-33.33%
Drugs52.69400.00%
Vehicle crime42.24300.00%
Shoplifting41.79-63.64%
Burglary31.790.00%
Public order21.35-60.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.97-16.67%
Shoplifting116.7337.50%
Anti-social behaviour94.9328.57%
Criminal damage and arson54.0466.67%
Public order52.24-16.67%
Other crime12.240.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.87-14.29%
Shoplifting88.07-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour73.5975.00%
Public order63.14500.00%
Vehicle crime52.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.24-40.00%
Bicycle theft11.350.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2126.01-8.70%
Shoplifting99.4250.00%
Burglary54.04400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.24400.00%
Vehicle crime52.24150.00%
Other theft52.24400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.24-50.00%
Public order11.790.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.310.00%
Shoplifting63.590.00%
Vehicle crime22.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.59100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.35-38.89%
Vehicle crime54.9366.67%
Shoplifting52.24-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour42.24100.00%
Public order31.7950.00%
Possession of weapons21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-90.91%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.97-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson118.07120.00%
Shoplifting94.9350.00%
Vehicle crime34.04-50.00%
Other theft21.35-50.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-60.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.2164.29%
Vehicle crime610.3150.00%
Shoplifting62.69-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.69150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.24-28.57%
Other theft42.24-20.00%
Other crime11.790.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Public order10.45-83.33%
Burglary10.45-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.320.00%
Shoplifting86.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.590.00%
Public order63.140.00%
Other theft52.690.00%
Vehicle crime42.240.00%
Burglary41.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
July 202415
June 202418
May 202421
April 202423
February 202411
January 202418
December 202323
November 202314

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 202411
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20249
June 20247
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202411
June 20248
May 20249
April 20246
February 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A693
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Robert Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Woodland View
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Beamish Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Lees Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mona Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Kneller Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Barns
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Quarry Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sylvia Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Catherine Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wylam Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Murray Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Slaidburn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Reynolds Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Royal Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. A6076
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Osborne Villas
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1