DH9 9NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 9NL

DH9 9NL, County Durham has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.04 per 1,000 population. This DH9 9NL 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 9NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 9NL, encompassing approximately 1282 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH9 9NL area, explore the DH9 9NL 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 (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH9 9NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Epworth with total crimes: 4
  • B6173 with total crimes: 4
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2

DH9 9NL 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.340.00%
Public order21.560.00%
Drugs11.560.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.460.00%
Vehicle crime22.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.80-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour32.34-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.340.00%
Other crime11.560.00%
Public order10.780.00%

In June 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 offences1115.60266.67%
Anti-social behaviour58.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.900.00%
Other theft21.56100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.68-66.67%
Public order22.340.00%
Other theft11.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.02-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.340.00%
Other theft11.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.02200.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences79.36600.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.460.00%
Other crime12.340.00%
Public order10.780.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.240.00%
Other theft23.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.56-50.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson512.480.00%
Public order23.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.56100.00%
Burglary21.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.560.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
April 20243
March 20249
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20243
June 202411
May 20243
April 20249
February 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH9 9NL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Epworth
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. B6173
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Leith Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parkside
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. West Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Jutland Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. North Leigh
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1