DH9 6YS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 6YS

DH9 6YS, County Durham has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.89 per 1,000 population. This DH9 6YS 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 6YS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 6YS, encompassing approximately 1912 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH9 6YS 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
  • Malvern Terrace with total crimes: 2

DH9 6YS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.89300.00%
Other theft34.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.57100.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.55150.00%
Public order45.23300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.09200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-84.62%
Drugs21.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.9844.44%
Anti-social behaviour46.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.37-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.710.00%
Possession of weapons12.090.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.89150.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Burglary21.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-60.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.6125.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.89-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.71100.00%
Vehicle crime22.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-50.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.05-50.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.80300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.09-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.5750.00%
Vehicle crime21.57100.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-80.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences68.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.610.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Public order10.520.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 202413
June 20249
May 202410
April 20244
February 20249
January 202412
December 20233
November 20238
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH9 6YS 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. Malvern Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cookson Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Fonteyn Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Austen Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Aylward Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Forres Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1