DH9 8LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 8LB

DH9 8LB, County Durham has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.26 per 1,000 population. This DH9 8LB 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 8LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 8LB, encompassing approximately 2535 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH9 8LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Ridings with total crimes: 5
  • Viscount Close with total crimes: 2
  • Balmoral Avenue with total crimes: 2

DH9 8LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.2627.27%
Criminal damage and arson45.52-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.580.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.4437.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.3425.00%
Other crime31.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-66.67%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.04350.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.5560.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.16-33.33%
Other crime31.58200.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson67.89-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences52.37-28.57%
Public order31.97200.00%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-71.43%
Other crime10.79-66.67%
Other theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.26600.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.76-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.7616.67%
Other crime32.7650.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.07500.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.730.00%
Other crime22.370.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-83.33%

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 behaviour63.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.37-81.82%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.86-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.97200.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.6887.50%
Criminal damage and arson55.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.97-80.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.86-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson53.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.97400.00%
Public order31.97200.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1310.26-48.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.13-37.50%
Other theft21.97100.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.860.00%
Public order23.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
September 20238

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 202412
March 20242
February 202411
January 202415
December 20238
November 202313
September 202325

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
February 20242
December 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Ridings
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Viscount Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Balmoral Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Manor Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Fines Park
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Frosterley Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tollgate Bungalows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Greentree Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Valiant Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. B6168
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Oak Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Trowsdale Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Batey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Laburnum Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. New Blackett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. New Front Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Greenfield Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1