DH9 8NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 8NB

DH9 8NB, County Durham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.15 per 1,000 population. This DH9 8NB 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 8NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 8NB, encompassing approximately 2241 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DH9 8NB 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 8NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.15-18.18%
Shoplifting44.02300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.78-25.00%
Drugs21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-83.33%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.45-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.06266.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.91-50.00%
Burglary52.68400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.23-20.00%
Other crime31.780.00%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1215.1771.43%
Criminal damage and arson55.350.00%
Other crime32.2350.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.34-78.57%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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 offences1414.7240.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.2575.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.12-28.57%
Other crime22.230.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.89-50.00%
Public order10.890.00%

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 offences1014.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.4640.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.1233.33%
Shoplifting41.78-20.00%
Other crime21.78100.00%
Drugs20.89100.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Burglary10.89-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.18400.00%
Burglary66.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.680.00%
Shoplifting52.230.00%
Vehicle crime32.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.34-40.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

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 behaviour53.57150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.23-66.67%

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 offences914.28-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson54.020.00%
Shoplifting52.23150.00%
Vehicle crime32.230.00%
Other theft31.34200.00%
Public order21.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

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 offences1312.058.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.8025.00%
Public order42.23300.00%
Shoplifting21.780.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.60-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson45.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Shoplifting20.89100.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.25-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.78-42.86%
Other theft31.780.00%
Burglary31.34200.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.120.00%
Public order42.230.00%
Other crime21.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20243
June 202414
May 202410
April 202415
March 20243
February 20249
January 202413
December 202312
November 202314
September 202321

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 202412
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20235

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
September 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH9 8NB 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. Park Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Elizabeth Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1