DH9 8LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 8LW

DH9 8LW, County Durham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.80 per 1,000 population. This DH9 8LW 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 8LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 8LW, encompassing approximately 2449 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DH9 8LW 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 8LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences139.8044.44%
Criminal damage and arson45.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6350.00%
Public order11.22-50.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.2112.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.6733.33%
Other crime31.6350.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-77.78%
Burglary10.820.00%

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 behaviour910.21350.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.6760.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.27-50.00%
Other crime21.22100.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

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 arson68.16-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences52.45-28.57%
Public order32.04200.00%
Possession of weapons21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-71.43%
Other crime10.82-66.67%
Other theft10.410.00%

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 behaviour710.61600.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.86-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson72.8640.00%
Other crime32.86200.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In April 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 offences118.16450.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.490.00%
Public order12.040.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-80.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.2766.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.04-81.82%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

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 offences1110.21-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson54.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.04200.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences148.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.04-80.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences79.80-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson52.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.04400.00%
Public order22.04100.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences119.39-54.17%
Criminal damage and arson54.49-37.50%
Public order12.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.800.00%
Public order23.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
September 20238

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 202411
March 20242
February 202411
January 202414
December 20237
November 202311
September 202324

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20249
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
February 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 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 20231
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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
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 2 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
December 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH9 8LW 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. Tollgate Bungalows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Greentree Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Valiant Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. B6168
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Oak Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Trowsdale Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Batey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Laburnum Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. New Blackett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. New Front Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Greenfield Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1