LIMECRAGG AVENUE, DH1 1DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 1DF

LIMECRAGG AVENUE, DH1 1DF, County Durham has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.79 per 1,000 population. This DH1 1DF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH1 postcode area, which has experienced 530 crimes and a crime rate of 10.08 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH1 1DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 1DF, encompassing approximately 1456 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH1 1DF area, explore the DH1 1DF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DH1 1DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dragon Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Whitwell Court with total crimes: 3
  • Cedar Close with total crimes: 2

LIMECRAGG AVENUE, DH1 1DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson415.79300.00%
Burglary42.750.00%
Shoplifting42.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.75200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.060.00%
Vehicle crime22.060.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Other crime11.370.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.490.00%
Other theft22.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.3660.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06100.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Burglary11.37-66.67%
Other theft10.69-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-75.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting515.79-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour43.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.750.00%
Other theft32.750.00%
Burglary32.06200.00%
Public order22.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting917.8580.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.75-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson32.750.00%
Other theft32.0650.00%
Vehicle crime12.060.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Public order10.69-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.970.00%
Shoplifting58.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.43-42.86%
Public order42.750.00%
Burglary22.750.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Robbery11.370.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.81600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting819.2233.33%
Violence and sexual offences65.49-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson44.12300.00%
Burglary32.7550.00%
Public order22.06100.00%
Other theft21.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.48-22.22%
Shoplifting64.81-45.45%
Other theft34.12200.00%
Vehicle crime22.060.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.37-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Public order10.69-75.00%
Drugs10.69-75.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1126.0957.14%
Violence and sexual offences97.5580.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.18-37.50%
Drugs43.43300.00%
Public order42.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.750.00%
Burglary21.37-60.00%
Other theft11.370.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour822.65166.67%
Shoplifting75.49-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.8125.00%
Burglary53.430.00%
Public order33.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06100.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1417.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.750.00%
Other theft22.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20238
September 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 202413
February 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 20235
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 202311
November 20237
September 202314

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH1 1DF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dragon Lane
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Whitwell Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cedar Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Willowtree Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 5. Bevan Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Peel Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Moor Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Alder Lea Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Yewbank Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Eden Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Alma Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1