BLAKE CLOSE, DH9 6TN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 6TN

BLAKE CLOSE, DH9 6TN, County Durham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.72 per 1,000 population. This DH9 6TN 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 6TN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 6TN, encompassing approximately 2798 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DH9 6TN Crime Hotspots

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

  • A693 with total crimes: 8
  • Mendip Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Pentlands Terrace with total crimes: 3

BLAKE CLOSE, DH9 6TN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.7220.00%
Shoplifting44.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.4350.00%
Public order31.07-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.8766.67%
Violence and sexual offences103.57-16.67%
Public order73.5740.00%
Shoplifting32.50-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-50.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.5820.00%
Shoplifting74.29133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.50-25.00%
Public order52.1425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.79-33.33%
Other theft21.430.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.65-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour83.570.00%
Vehicle crime62.86500.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.14500.00%
Public order42.14300.00%
Shoplifting31.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Other theft20.710.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences1111.7957.14%
Anti-social behaviour83.9333.33%
Shoplifting62.8620.00%
Other crime22.14100.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.5020.00%
Shoplifting52.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.790.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51.79-28.57%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.0140.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.5075.00%
Vehicle crime52.500.00%
Public order31.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.36-83.33%
Other theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.29-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson85.36100.00%
Shoplifting62.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1433.33%
Burglary31.430.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.5146.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-66.67%
Other theft21.07-77.78%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Public order10.71-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.2315.38%
Other theft95.36800.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.22-10.00%
Public order43.220.00%
Vehicle crime41.430.00%
Shoplifting31.43-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-60.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.650.00%
Shoplifting83.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.860.00%
Public order41.790.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202412
June 202410
May 202411
April 20247
February 202421
January 202415
December 202322
November 202315
September 202313

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
September 20238

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
September 202310

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
February 20245
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20239
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A693
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Mendip Terrace
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pentlands Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Kneller Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blake Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Malvern Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Browning Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Reynolds Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Brooke Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Arnold Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Shelley Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Coates Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cotswold Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gainsborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1