DH9 8BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 8BJ

DH9 8BJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.05 per 1,000 population. This DH9 8BJ 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 8BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 8BJ, encompassing approximately 1702 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

DH9 8BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanley Bus Station with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • A693 with total crimes: 8

DH9 8BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2344.0527.78%
Violence and sexual offences1913.5111.76%
Anti-social behaviour811.1633.33%
Public order84.7060.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.7040.00%
Other theft34.11200.00%
Drugs21.760.00%
Possession of weapons21.170.00%
Burglary11.17-66.67%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1834.665.88%
Violence and sexual offences1710.57-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour69.99-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.52-16.67%
Public order52.94-16.67%
Burglary32.9450.00%
Drugs21.760.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Other theft10.59-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2141.7016.67%
Shoplifting1712.33-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour159.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.8120.00%
Public order63.52-33.33%
Other theft33.52200.00%
Burglary21.76100.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2242.8846.67%
Violence and sexual offences1812.9228.57%
Anti-social behaviour1510.5766.67%
Public order98.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.2966.67%
Other theft12.94-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Burglary10.59-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1534.07-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences148.81-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour98.22-10.00%
Other theft55.2966.67%
Burglary42.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.350.00%
Public order31.76-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.76100.00%
Drugs21.17100.00%
Other crime11.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2338.772200.00%
Shoplifting1813.51800.00%
Anti-social behaviour1010.5742.86%
Public order55.87400.00%
Other theft32.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.760.00%
Burglary11.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.05-36.36%
Shoplifting24.11-84.62%
Drugs11.170.00%
Public order10.59-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-92.86%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.43-12.50%
Shoplifting138.228.33%
Anti-social behaviour117.64120.00%
Public order46.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.35-75.00%
Other theft11.17-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1630.5460.00%
Shoplifting129.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson87.0514.29%
Anti-social behaviour54.70-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.94-25.00%
Public order31.7650.00%
Other theft31.76200.00%
Drugs21.760.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.43-16.67%
Shoplifting95.87-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.29133.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime43.52-20.00%
Burglary32.35-40.00%
Public order21.76-80.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-80.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1541.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences128.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.050.00%
Public order107.050.00%
Vehicle crime55.870.00%
Burglary52.940.00%
Other theft52.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.940.00%
Possession of weapons21.760.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 202421
June 202418
May 202414
April 202423
March 20241
February 202414
January 202416
December 202310
November 202312

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202415
June 202415
May 20249
April 202410
March 20247
February 202411
January 20245
December 20236
November 202312

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 202310

A total of 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202418
July 202417
June 202422
May 202415
April 202418
March 20242
February 202413
January 202412
December 20239
November 202315

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
November 20232

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stanley Bus Station
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. A693
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Spen Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
  • 5. Front Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Woodland View
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Braidwood Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 8. Beamish Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lees Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mona Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Heather Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 13. Reynolds Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Tyne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Bracken Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Royal Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. A6076
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Osborne Villas
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1