DH9 6LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 6LR

DH9 6LR, County Durham has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.54 per 1,000 population. This DH9 6LR 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 6LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 6LR, encompassing approximately 3207 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH9 6LR area, explore the DH9 6LR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DH9 6LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ladysmith Court with total crimes: 5
  • Mendip Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Keir Hardie Avenue with total crimes: 4

DH9 6LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.5453.33%
Criminal damage and arson47.17100.00%
Vehicle crime31.2550.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Public order10.62-85.71%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.47-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour84.68-27.27%
Public order72.4940.00%
Drugs32.180.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.96-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour117.1722.22%
Public order53.43-16.67%
Other theft31.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-57.14%
Burglary10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.8462.50%
Anti-social behaviour98.11-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.81250.00%
Public order62.18100.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.9133.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.99150.00%
Public order33.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-66.67%
Other theft20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.73500.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.87-33.33%
Other crime21.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.81-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.87-90.48%
Other theft10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.28-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour96.55125.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.810.00%
Public order51.87150.00%
Vehicle crime51.560.00%
Other theft11.560.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8733.33%
Public order21.25-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.3545.45%
Criminal damage and arson64.9920.00%
Public order41.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.25-62.50%
Vehicle crime10.94-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.09-56.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.43-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson52.49-64.29%
Vehicle crime51.56400.00%
Shoplifting41.560.00%
Other theft31.25200.00%
Burglary30.94200.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Public order10.62-88.89%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.360.00%
Public order94.050.00%
Other theft12.810.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
September 202314

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202415
July 202423
June 202426
May 202416
April 202412
March 20242
February 202421
January 202424
December 202316
November 202311
September 202325

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20245
December 20231
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
September 20239

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 202411
June 20249
May 202410
April 20244
March 20246
February 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
September 202313

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 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
June 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH9 6LR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ladysmith Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Mendip Terrace
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Keir Hardie Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Pentlands Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Kneller Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blake Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Malvern Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holly Hill Gardens East
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Holly Hill Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Holly Hill Gardens West
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brooke Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Coates Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cotswold Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B6532
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tweed Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Gainsborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wear Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tees Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wansbeck Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1