DRAGONVILLE, DH1 2DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 2DX

DRAGONVILLE, DH1 2DX, County Durham has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.62 per 1,000 population. This DH1 2DX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH1 postcode area, which has experienced 542 crimes and a crime rate of 10.31 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH1 2DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 2DX, encompassing approximately 1014 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH1 2DX area, explore the DH1 2DX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DH1 2DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Front Street with total crimes: 12
  • Dragon Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Cuthbert Avenue with total crimes: 2

DRAGONVILLE, DH1 2DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1425.62100.00%
Public order313.8050.00%
Burglary22.96-50.00%
Other crime21.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.97-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.97-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.97-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting726.61-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour46.90100.00%
Burglary43.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.9450.00%
Other theft32.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.96-25.00%
Public order22.960.00%
Bicycle theft11.970.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting819.71-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson47.88100.00%
Public order23.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.97-86.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.970.00%
Other theft11.97-50.00%
Other crime10.990.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1530.550.00%
Shoplifting914.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.870.00%
Other theft21.970.00%
Public order21.970.00%
Drugs11.970.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.97100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences724.64-22.22%
Shoplifting76.9040.00%
Burglary36.90-25.00%
Other theft32.96-25.00%
Bicycle theft22.960.00%
Drugs11.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences924.64125.00%
Shoplifting58.87-28.57%
Other theft44.93300.00%
Burglary43.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.94100.00%
Drugs11.970.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting716.75-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences46.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.94-50.00%
Drugs11.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences829.5733.33%
Shoplifting87.88-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour57.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.930.00%
Public order33.94-25.00%
Other theft12.96-66.67%
Burglary10.990.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1433.51133.33%
Violence and sexual offences613.80-53.85%
Public order45.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.940.00%
Other theft33.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.960.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1327.60160.00%
Shoplifting612.81-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.910.00%
Other crime22.960.00%
Other theft21.97100.00%
Public order21.970.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting824.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.960.00%
Public order22.960.00%
Other crime21.970.00%
Burglary11.970.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
February 20243
January 20244
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20234
July 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
November 20233
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20247
May 20248
April 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
September 202314
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 202415
February 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
September 20236
August 202313
July 20235

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Front Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Dragon Lane
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order1
  • 3. Cuthbert Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cuthbert Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bent House Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Damson Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Hilda Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1