WEST ROAD, DH9 8HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 8HU

WEST ROAD, DH9 8HU, County Durham has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.68 per 1,000 population. This DH9 8HU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH9 postcode area, which has experienced 382 crimes and a crime rate of 10.27 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH9 8HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 8HU, encompassing approximately 2111 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-64.71% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

DH9 8HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Frosterley Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Front Street with total crimes: 3
  • Hutton Court with total crimes: 3

WEST ROAD, DH9 8HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.26-64.71%
Burglary52.84400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.37-40.00%
Other crime21.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1718.00142.86%
Criminal damage and arson58.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.37-78.57%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.6340.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.6375.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.32-28.57%
Other crime22.370.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.95-50.00%
Public order10.950.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.16-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson74.7440.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.320.00%
Shoplifting41.89-20.00%
Other crime21.89100.00%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Burglary10.95-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.37600.00%
Burglary66.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.840.00%
Shoplifting52.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.37-33.33%
Public order31.890.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.79200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.84-71.43%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.26-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson53.3225.00%
Shoplifting52.37150.00%
Vehicle crime32.370.00%
Other theft31.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42100.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.47-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.3218.18%
Criminal damage and arson46.160.00%
Public order41.89300.00%
Shoplifting21.890.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.84-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson45.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.890.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Shoplifting20.95100.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.79-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.63-57.14%
Burglary31.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-50.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences2018.9566.67%
Criminal damage and arson79.4775.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.32-40.00%
Public order42.84100.00%
Other crime21.890.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.740.00%
Public order21.890.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20243
June 202414
May 202410
April 202414
March 20242
February 20247
January 202413
December 202311
November 202314
September 202320
August 202312

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202417
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
September 20236
August 202310

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
September 20237
August 20234

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
February 20243
December 20232
August 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
September 20234
August 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Frosterley Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Front Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hutton Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. New Durham Road
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 6. Elizabeth Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Fines Park
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fines Park Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Stanhope Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. New Front Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Queens Parade
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. St Aidan'S Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Leeholme Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Durham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. William Street
    Total1
    Other crime1