BRITTEN CLOSE, DH9 6TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 6TQ

BRITTEN CLOSE, DH9 6TQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.53 per 1,000 population. This DH9 6TQ 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 6TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 6TQ, encompassing approximately 3133 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

DH9 6TQ 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

BRITTEN CLOSE, DH9 6TQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.5321.43%
Criminal damage and arson55.42150.00%
Public order21.60-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.47-20.00%
Public order72.5540.00%
Other crime22.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.3623.53%
Anti-social behaviour106.700.00%
Public order53.19-16.67%
Other theft31.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-57.14%
Other crime10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.6830.77%
Anti-social behaviour105.42-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.19600.00%
Public order62.23200.00%
Vehicle crime21.910.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In May 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 offences139.898.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.15200.00%
Other theft23.830.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-85.71%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.931100.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.23-20.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.23-37.50%
Other theft11.60-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-95.65%

In February 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 offences2315.954.55%
Anti-social behaviour87.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.550.00%
Public order52.23150.00%
Vehicle crime41.600.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.7637.50%
Criminal damage and arson77.0216.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.23-20.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Public order20.96-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

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 offences1610.5345.45%
Criminal damage and arson65.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.91-61.54%
Public order41.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1316.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.150.00%
Other theft83.510.00%
Vehicle crime42.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.280.00%
Shoplifting41.280.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Robbery20.960.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20241
April 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 202421
June 202417
May 202413
April 202412
March 20241
February 202423
January 202422
December 202316
November 202311

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20238

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 202410
June 202410
May 202412
April 20244
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 202313

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 6TQ 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. 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. Holly Hill Gardens East
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holly Hill Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. B6532
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tweed Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Gainsborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wear Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tees Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1