DH9 8AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 8AY

DH9 8AY, County Durham has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.25 per 1,000 population. This DH9 8AY 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 8AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 8AY, encompassing approximately 1211 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH9 8AY area, explore the DH9 8AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH9 8AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Good Street with total crimes: 6
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 1

DH9 8AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.25250.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.65-50.00%
Public order10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime310.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Other theft11.650.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.48100.00%
Public order11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.60-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour23.30-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.65-50.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.130.00%
Other theft11.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.13400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.950.00%
Shoplifting12.480.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.30-40.00%
Other theft12.480.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson510.73400.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.480.00%
Public order11.650.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.480.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
February 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH9 8AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Good Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Jutland Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1