DH9 6US Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 6US

DH9 6US, County Durham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population. This DH9 6US 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 6US crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 6US, encompassing approximately 2709 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

DH9 6US Crime Hotspots

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

  • A693 with total crimes: 8
  • Pentlands Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Lees Street with total crimes: 2

DH9 6US Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.8125.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.54-33.33%
Shoplifting41.4833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.48200.00%
Public order31.11-40.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In August 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 offences1211.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.43-14.29%
Public order52.2125.00%
Shoplifting31.85-57.14%
Other theft21.110.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.65-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour74.43-36.36%
Shoplifting72.58133.33%
Public order42.58-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.48-50.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.247.69%
Anti-social behaviour115.1737.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.060.00%
Public order52.2125.00%
Shoplifting31.85-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.6530.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.8060.00%
Shoplifting72.9540.00%
Public order42.58300.00%
Other crime21.48100.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.69-16.67%
Shoplifting51.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.850.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.2150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.02-5.88%
Public order55.90150.00%
Vehicle crime51.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.85-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.85100.00%
Shoplifting11.48-83.33%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.39-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson76.27133.33%
Shoplifting62.58200.00%
Burglary32.210.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.1846.15%
Anti-social behaviour37.01-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1150.00%
Other theft21.11-83.33%
Public order20.74-60.00%
Shoplifting20.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.030.00%
Other theft124.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.430.00%
Public order53.690.00%
Shoplifting41.850.00%
Vehicle crime41.480.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 202411
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 202310

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202412
June 202414
May 202413
April 202410
February 202416
January 202417
December 202319
November 202313

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20245
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 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 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 202312

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232

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 6US postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A693
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Pentlands Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Lees Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mona Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Kneller Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blake Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Slaidburn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Coates Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cotswold Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tweed Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Gainsborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Derwent Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Wear Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tees Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wansbeck Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1