DH1 2EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 2EA

DH1 2EA, County Durham has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.15 per 1,000 population. This DH1 2EA 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 2EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 2EA, encompassing approximately 1456 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 2EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dragon Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Front Street with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

DH1 2EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1128.15-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences97.55-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson56.180.00%
Other theft53.4366.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.43-25.00%
Public order32.06200.00%
Burglary22.060.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.46180.00%
Shoplifting139.61-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson58.9366.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.4333.33%
Other theft32.75200.00%
Public order12.06-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1726.7841.67%
Violence and sexual offences511.670.00%
Other crime43.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.75-40.00%
Public order32.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.06-57.14%
Burglary22.06-60.00%
Other theft11.37-75.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1229.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour78.2416.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.8125.00%
Burglary53.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.430.00%
Other theft43.43300.00%
Public order32.750.00%
Robbery12.060.00%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting919.91-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour66.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.1225.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.43-84.62%
Public order32.75-25.00%
Other theft12.06-50.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2634.330.00%
Shoplifting1117.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.550.00%
Public order42.750.00%
Other theft22.750.00%
Other crime21.370.00%
Drugs11.370.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.0650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.729.09%
Shoplifting88.2414.29%
Other theft45.49-20.00%
Burglary32.75-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.6657.14%
Shoplifting77.55-12.50%
Other theft54.81400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.430.00%
Burglary42.750.00%
Public order12.750.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting817.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.49-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.75-60.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.4671.43%
Anti-social behaviour88.2460.00%
Shoplifting85.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.49-28.57%
Public order33.43-50.00%
Burglary22.060.00%
Other theft11.37-80.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1632.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences710.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.810.00%
Public order64.810.00%
Other theft54.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.430.00%
Vehicle crime13.430.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
February 20243
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20235
September 20237

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
September 20235

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202417
June 202412
May 20249
April 202411
February 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
September 202316

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 202426
February 202412
January 202411
December 20237
November 202312
September 20237

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
January 20241
November 20233
September 20236

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dragon Lane
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Front Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Oak Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Fir Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Bent House Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Mill House Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Damson Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Cuthbert Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Hilda Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Habgood Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Lantern Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1