DH9 8JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 8JW

DH9 8JW, County Durham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.20 per 1,000 population. This DH9 8JW 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 8JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 8JW, encompassing approximately 2352 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DH9 8JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Manor Court with total crimes: 2
  • Fines Park with total crimes: 2

DH9 8JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.20-27.27%
Shoplifting43.40300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.70-25.00%
Drugs21.27100.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-80.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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 offences1113.60450.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.67-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson42.12-20.00%
Other crime21.70-33.33%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.7557.14%
Criminal damage and arson54.670.00%
Other crime32.1250.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-84.62%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.6030.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.5240.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.970.00%
Other crime22.12-33.33%
Other theft20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.85-50.00%
Public order10.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.2566.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.120.00%
Shoplifting42.12-20.00%
Other crime31.70200.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Burglary10.85-80.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.00400.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.370.00%
Burglary52.120.00%
Shoplifting52.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.12-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

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 behaviour53.4066.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.12-66.67%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.02-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson53.820.00%
Shoplifting52.12150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1250.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Other theft31.27200.00%
Public order21.27-50.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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 offences1311.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.5266.67%
Public order42.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.70-33.33%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.05-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour35.52-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.700.00%
Burglary31.700.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20242
June 202413
May 202410
April 202415
March 20243
February 20249
January 202413
December 202313
November 202316

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 202411
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
November 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Station Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Snowdon Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. New Blackett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Railway Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. New Front Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Greenfield Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Elizabeth Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1