DH9 8BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 8BQ

DH9 8BQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.22 per 1,000 population. This DH9 8BQ 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 8BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 8BQ, encompassing approximately 1830 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

DH9 8BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Good Street with total crimes: 6
  • Robert Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Woodland View with total crimes: 6

DH9 8BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.2281.82%
Criminal damage and arson710.9340.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.82-20.00%
Other theft32.190.00%
Public order21.64100.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.58-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour56.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.73-16.67%
Drugs42.73300.00%
Vehicle crime42.19100.00%
Burglary32.190.00%
Public order11.64-75.00%
Shoplifting10.55-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1726.236.25%
Anti-social behaviour109.2966.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.46100.00%
Public order43.2833.33%
Shoplifting42.19-20.00%
Other crime32.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.64-33.33%
Other theft11.090.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.22-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour68.7450.00%
Shoplifting53.2866.67%
Public order32.730.00%
Vehicle crime31.64-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.64-57.14%
Burglary11.64-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2126.235.00%
Criminal damage and arson711.47600.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.82-50.00%
Burglary42.190.00%
Vehicle crime42.19100.00%
Other theft32.190.00%
Shoplifting31.64200.00%
Robbery11.640.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.93100.00%
Vehicle crime24.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.19-33.33%

In February 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 offences814.21-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.37500.00%
Shoplifting53.2825.00%
Vehicle crime32.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.64-85.71%
Other theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.2016.67%
Shoplifting43.820.00%
Vehicle crime32.19-50.00%
Other crime11.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-80.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1525.1325.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.20200.00%
Vehicle crime63.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.2866.67%
Shoplifting42.73-20.00%
Burglary32.19-40.00%
Theft from the person21.64100.00%
Other theft21.09-33.33%
Public order11.09-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.760.00%
Burglary56.560.00%
Shoplifting52.730.00%
Other theft32.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.640.00%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Public order31.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
July 202417
June 202416
May 202421
April 202420
February 20248
January 202415
December 202315
November 202312

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Good Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Robert Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Woodland View
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Beamish Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Mona Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Charnwood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Barns
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Quarry Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sylvia Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Catherine Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Watson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Royal Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. A6076
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Osborne Villas
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1