THE LINKS, DH1 2AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 2AG

THE LINKS, DH1 2AG, County Durham has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.67 per 1,000 population. This DH1 2AG 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 2AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 2AG, encompassing approximately 2819 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DH1 2AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newlands Road with total crimes: 3
  • Thorndale Road with total crimes: 2
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

THE LINKS, DH1 2AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.67300.00%
Public order41.42300.00%
Shoplifting31.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06100.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Other theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.28125.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.190.00%
Burglary52.1366.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.77200.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.03500.00%
Shoplifting42.13-50.00%
Burglary31.42-57.14%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.380.00%
Burglary72.84600.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.48-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.77100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-75.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.840.00%
Other theft11.420.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%

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 behaviour55.670.00%
Burglary41.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249
June 20249
May 20244
April 20248
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Newlands Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Thorndale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Wiltshire Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 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. Shropshire Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Birkdale Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1