DH9 6PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 6PJ

DH9 6PJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.31 per 1,000 population. This DH9 6PJ 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 6PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 6PJ, encompassing approximately 3093 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DH9 6PJ 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 6PJ 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.3135.71%
Vehicle crime46.1433.33%
Other crime31.2950.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-83.33%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.87-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour124.5350.00%
Public order83.8860.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.590.00%
Drugs30.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.554.55%
Anti-social behaviour87.4314.29%
Public order52.59-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.6250.00%
Other theft30.97200.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.2537.50%
Anti-social behaviour77.11-36.36%
Public order62.26500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.94-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour115.1783.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.56-40.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.37500.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.88-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.940.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.23-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences22.26-89.47%
Other theft10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.90-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour96.14200.00%
Public order52.9166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Other theft10.97-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.2292.86%
Criminal damage and arson68.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.94-25.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.377.69%
Criminal damage and arson64.5320.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.94-50.00%
Public order31.2950.00%
Burglary10.97-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.25-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour84.20-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson52.59-58.33%
Vehicle crime41.62300.00%
Burglary31.29200.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Public order20.65-75.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.200.00%
Public order83.880.00%
Other theft22.590.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 202423
June 202422
May 202416
April 202412
March 20242
February 202419
January 202427
December 202314
November 202313
September 202323

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
September 202312

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
July 20248
June 20247
May 202411
April 20246
March 20247
February 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
September 202313

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
September 20238

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
December 20231
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 6PJ 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. Malvern Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holly Hill Gardens East
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Holly Hill Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Holly Hill Gardens West
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brooke Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Coates Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cotswold Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fonteyn Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Austen Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. B6532
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tweed Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Gainsborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tees Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wooler Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Dalby Way
    Total1
    Other crime1