DH9 8PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 8PS

DH9 8PS, County Durham has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population. This DH9 8PS 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 8PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 8PS, encompassing approximately 2005 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DH9 8PS 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
  • Snowdon Court with total crimes: 2

DH9 8PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.9766.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.9950.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.97100.00%
Other crime32.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5050.00%
Drugs21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.99-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.9725.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.99-42.86%
Public order21.990.00%
Possession of weapons21.00100.00%
Other crime11.00-50.00%
Other theft10.50-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.9975.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.49400.00%
Other theft42.490.00%
Other crime21.99100.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.47500.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.980.00%
Other crime11.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.00-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.9950.00%
Public order22.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00100.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.48-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.9933.33%
Public order21.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50200.00%
Drugs21.500.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.98-80.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In September 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 offences1412.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.490.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248
April 202412
March 20242
February 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 202314
September 202314

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
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 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
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH9 8PS 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. Snowdon Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Greentree Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. B6168
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Oak Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Trowsdale Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Batey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Laburnum Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. New Blackett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Greenfield Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. West Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1