DL2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL2

DL2, County Durham has recorded a total of 129 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.02 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this DL2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around DL2, encompassing approximately 18381 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-55.17% decrease)

DL2 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Teeswater with total crimes: 28
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

DL2 Crime Map

Postcodes in DL2

The postcode district are associated with the DL2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The DL2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences497.02-12.50%
Shoplifting192.6746.15%
Anti-social behaviour131.03-55.17%
Criminal damage and arson130.71-7.14%
Other theft120.71-29.41%
Vehicle crime90.65125.00%
Public order70.4916.67%
Other crime20.38-33.33%
Drugs20.11-50.00%
Burglary20.11-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences568.16-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour293.0526.09%
Other theft171.5821.43%
Criminal damage and arson140.9255.56%
Shoplifting130.7685.71%
Public order60.71-53.85%
Drugs40.330.00%
Vehicle crime40.22-63.64%
Other crime30.22200.00%
Burglary30.16-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences588.11-4.92%
Anti-social behaviour233.1643.75%
Other theft141.25-6.67%
Public order130.7644.44%
Vehicle crime110.7183.33%
Criminal damage and arson90.60-30.77%
Burglary90.4980.00%
Shoplifting70.49-12.50%
Drugs40.38100.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.621933.33%
Anti-social behaviour163.3223.08%
Other theft150.871400.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.820.00%
Public order90.71800.00%
Shoplifting80.490.00%
Vehicle crime60.440.00%
Burglary50.33150.00%
Other crime30.270.00%
Drugs20.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour131.09-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences30.71-94.00%
Burglary20.16-33.33%
Public order10.11-90.91%
Other theft10.05-90.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences506.42-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour142.7275.00%
Public order110.7637.50%
Other theft100.6011.11%
Shoplifting100.5425.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.5450.00%
Vehicle crime60.490.00%
Burglary30.33-70.00%
Other crime20.16-33.33%
Drugs20.11100.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences546.15-26.03%
Burglary102.94233.33%
Other theft90.54-30.77%
Public order80.490.00%
Shoplifting80.44-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour80.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.44-64.71%
Vehicle crime60.33-14.29%
Other crime30.330.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences738.0530.36%
Criminal damage and arson173.97183.33%
Other theft130.92-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour120.7120.00%
Shoplifting90.6580.00%
Public order80.4933.33%
Vehicle crime70.44-56.25%
Burglary30.3850.00%
Other crime30.16-25.00%
Drugs20.16100.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences566.640.00%
Vehicle crime163.050.00%
Other theft160.87700.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.54500.00%
Public order60.330.00%
Shoplifting50.330.00%
Other crime40.270.00%
Burglary20.220.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.22-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-95.24%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences578.27-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson213.1075.00%
Anti-social behaviour191.14-17.39%
Other theft111.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime100.60-9.09%
Shoplifting100.5411.11%
Burglary80.5433.33%
Public order80.44-11.11%
Drugs30.44-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%
Other crime20.11-60.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences699.3032.69%
Anti-social behaviour233.7535.29%
Other theft221.2537.50%
Criminal damage and arson121.20-45.45%
Vehicle crime110.6510.00%
Public order90.6012.50%
Shoplifting90.49-10.00%
Burglary60.49-40.00%
Other crime50.33150.00%
Drugs40.27300.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences528.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson222.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour171.200.00%
Other theft160.920.00%
Vehicle crime100.870.00%
Burglary100.540.00%
Shoplifting100.540.00%
Public order80.540.00%
Bicycle theft40.440.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Drugs10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202429
May 202423
April 202416
March 202413
February 202414
January 20248
December 202312
November 202310
September 202319
August 202323
July 202317

A total of 638 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202449
June 202456
May 202458
April 202461
March 20243
February 202450
January 202454
December 202373
November 202356
September 202357
August 202369
July 202352

A total of 158 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202417
May 202414
April 202415
March 20241
February 202410
January 20249
December 202313
November 202316
October 20232
September 202311
August 202322
July 202316

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 202413
April 20249
March 20241
February 202411
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
September 20238
August 20239
July 20238

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
September 20232
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202414
May 20249
April 202413
February 20249
January 20246
December 202317
November 20236
October 20231
September 202321
August 202312
July 202322

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20249
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 202410
December 20233
November 20232
September 20238
August 20236
July 202310

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 202411
April 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 202316
September 202310
August 202311
July 202310

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202413
May 20247
April 20248
February 202410
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
September 202310
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Teeswater
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences25
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total26
    Shoplifting12
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Winston Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Aviation Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 6. Coatham Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Beaumont Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. School Aycliffe Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brafferton Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Eamont Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oak Tree Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wellington Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Orchard Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hunt Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Church View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. The Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Back Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Ketton Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Norton Back Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Norton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Nent Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Pounteys Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Station Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. High Stell
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Church Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Neasham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Hospital
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Eryholme Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1