DH9 8JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 8JS

DH9 8JS, County Durham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.61 per 1,000 population. This DH9 8JS 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 8JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 8JS, encompassing approximately 2602 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

DH9 8JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Ridings with total crimes: 5
  • Manor Court with total crimes: 2
  • Fines Park with total crimes: 2

DH9 8JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.6120.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.54-40.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Other theft10.77-66.67%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.91150.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.8425.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.92-69.23%
Other theft31.54200.00%
Other crime31.15-25.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.91225.00%
Other crime44.99100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.54-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.07-42.86%
Public order31.54200.00%
Other crime21.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.68-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.4633.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.07133.33%
Other crime42.69100.00%
Other theft21.54100.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences1512.68400.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.31-40.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.4666.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.92-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.15-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.37-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson63.4620.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.31200.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.8418.18%
Criminal damage and arson54.9925.00%
Public order21.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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 offences119.61-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson44.23-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5450.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.37-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson55.38-37.50%
Burglary31.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-50.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.77-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.070.00%
Possession of weapons21.540.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
September 20238

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202413
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20244
June 20249
May 20249
April 202415
March 20243
February 20249
January 202413
December 202311
November 202314
September 202323

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 9 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
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Ridings
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Manor Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Fines Park
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Frosterley Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hutton Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Snowdon Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Valiant Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. B6168
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Oak Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Trowsdale Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Laburnum Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. New Blackett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Railway Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. New Front Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Greenfield Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1