DH9 6QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 6QZ

DH9 6QZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population. This DH9 6QZ 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 6QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 6QZ, encompassing approximately 2851 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH9 6QZ 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
  • Pentlands Terrace with total crimes: 3

DH9 6QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.820.00%
Other crime34.5650.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-83.33%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.78-45.83%
Anti-social behaviour124.5671.43%
Public order84.2160.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.81200.00%
Drugs31.050.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.0820.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.4216.67%
Public order52.460.00%
Other theft31.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.9825.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.01-33.33%
Public order52.10400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.160.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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 offences1210.17500.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.100.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.86-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences22.81-90.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.73-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.01200.00%
Public order53.1666.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.40100.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.0892.31%
Criminal damage and arson68.7720.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.10-25.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.47-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson54.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.75-55.56%
Public order31.4050.00%
Burglary11.05-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.38-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour94.91-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson53.16-58.33%
Burglary31.75200.00%
Shoplifting31.050.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Public order20.70-66.67%
Other theft10.70-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.910.00%
Public order64.210.00%
Other theft22.100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202424
June 202420
May 202416
April 202412
March 20242
February 202420
January 202425
December 202313
November 202314
September 202322

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
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 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 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 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
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 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
July 20247
June 20246
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
September 202314

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
September 20236

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
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 6QZ 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. Pentlands Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Malvern Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Holly Hill Gardens East
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holly Hill Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Holly Hill Gardens West
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Coates Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cotswold Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fonteyn Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Austen Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. B6532
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tweed Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Wooler Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Dalby Way
    Total1
    Other crime1