CHAUCER CLOSE, DH9 6TU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 6TU

CHAUCER CLOSE, DH9 6TU, County Durham has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.95 per 1,000 population. This DH9 6TU 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 6TU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 6TU, encompassing approximately 2456 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH9 6TU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pentlands Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Lees Street with total crimes: 2
  • Mona Street with total crimes: 2

CHAUCER CLOSE, DH9 6TU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.9583.33%
Public order24.48-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-80.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.9520.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.44150.00%
Public order52.04-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.040.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order66.9250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.04-33.33%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.33400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.04-37.50%
Public order42.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.63-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.26-16.67%
Shoplifting32.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.440.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.4338.46%
Public order47.33300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.63100.00%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-88.89%
Other theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.84-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson95.29200.00%
Shoplifting43.660.00%
Burglary31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.4058.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.73200.00%
Other theft21.22-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.9171.43%
Anti-social behaviour104.880.00%
Other theft104.07900.00%
Burglary24.07100.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.850.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20248
February 202418
January 202413
December 202319
November 202312
September 20237

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 202310
September 202310

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20249
December 20233
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20245
May 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20243
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 202310
September 20231

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 6TU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pentlands Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Lees Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mona Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Kneller Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blake Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Browning Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Murray Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Slaidburn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Reynolds Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Brooke Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Arnold Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Kingsley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Shelley Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Coates Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cotswold Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1