DH9 6SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 6SZ

DH9 6SZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.77 per 1,000 population. This DH9 6SZ 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 6SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 6SZ, encompassing approximately 2598 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH9 6SZ area, explore the DH9 6SZ 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 (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DH9 6SZ 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 6SZ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.7730.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.0025.00%
Other crime31.9250.00%
Other theft31.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-33.33%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-91.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.62-60.00%
Public order83.8560.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.08300.00%
Vehicle crime31.540.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.5566.67%
Anti-social behaviour69.620.00%
Public order52.310.00%
Other theft31.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.77-33.33%
Public order52.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.92-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.46-40.00%
Other theft21.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.77900.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.85-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.310.00%
Public order21.920.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.850.00%
Other theft13.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-95.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.16-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour87.70166.67%
Public order53.0866.67%
Vehicle crime31.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15-50.00%
Other theft11.15-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.0183.33%
Criminal damage and arson68.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.31-50.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1210.77-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson64.6220.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.31-33.33%
Public order32.31200.00%
Burglary11.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.460.00%
Shoplifting31.920.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202425
June 202415
May 202415
April 202410
March 20241
February 202420
January 202422
December 202312
November 202313

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202412
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 6SZ 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. Cookson Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 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. Wooler Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Dalby Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Aylward Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1