DL12 8HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL12 8HH

DL12 8HH, County Durham has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.31 per 1,000 population. This DL12 8HH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL12 postcode area, which has experienced 73 crimes and a crime rate of 5.88 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL12 8HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL12 8HH, encompassing approximately 2059 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DL12 8HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • A688 with total crimes: 2
  • Coronation Street with total crimes: 2

DL12 8HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.31133.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.4066.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.34-25.00%
Shoplifting31.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46100.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.940.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.80100.00%
Other theft31.9450.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.8650.00%
Shoplifting21.46-85.71%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%
Public order10.970.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1410.680.00%
Burglary26.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.49-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.25166.67%
Other crime23.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.91-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.46-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.430.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 202414

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL12 8HH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. A688
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Coronation Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Churchill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Strathmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marwood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A67
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1