THE CLOSE, DH1 2AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 2AE

THE CLOSE, DH1 2AE, County Durham has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.27 per 1,000 population. This DH1 2AE 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 2AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 2AE, encompassing approximately 3047 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

DH1 2AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thorndale Road with total crimes: 2
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • Broome Road with total crimes: 2

THE CLOSE, DH1 2AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.2775.00%
Public order22.30100.00%
Shoplifting20.66-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.23-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences41.64-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98200.00%
Public order10.98-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.22-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences52.62-28.57%
Other theft21.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-75.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.48125.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.95-12.50%
Burglary52.30150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.64300.00%
Other theft31.31200.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.56300.00%
Shoplifting42.62-20.00%
Burglary21.31-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary55.25150.00%
Shoplifting51.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.64-50.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-25.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson42.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.310.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-33.33%
Other theft10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.910.00%
Burglary41.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
November 20235

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 20249
May 20244
April 20245
November 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH1 2AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Thorndale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Broome Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Ullerdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rosedale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bedale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. The Links
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. The Larches
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Buckinghamshire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Birkdale Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1