DH1 2FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 2FT

DH1 2FT, County Durham has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.65 per 1,000 population. This DH1 2FT 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 2FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 2FT, encompassing approximately 1585 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

DH1 2FT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Front Street with total crimes: 7
  • Ash Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Ramsey Close with total crimes: 6

DH1 2FT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.655.56%
Criminal damage and arson511.99-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.15-44.44%
Shoplifting53.1566.67%
Public order53.15400.00%
Drugs43.150.00%
Burglary12.520.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1825.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour911.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.6816.67%
Shoplifting34.42-62.50%
Other theft21.890.00%
Other crime11.26-83.33%
Public order10.63-83.33%

In July 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 offences1227.12140.00%
Shoplifting87.57300.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.0520.00%
Other crime63.78500.00%
Public order63.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.78-62.50%
Burglary11.89-80.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour820.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.050.00%
Burglary53.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.15-16.67%
Other theft23.150.00%
Shoplifting21.260.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Robbery21.260.00%
Other crime11.260.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.05-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences53.78-80.77%
Public order23.15-33.33%
Shoplifting21.26-50.00%
Other crime11.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2628.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson716.400.00%
Shoplifting44.420.00%
Public order32.520.00%
Other crime21.890.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.26-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.03-26.67%
Other theft36.94-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.890.00%
Bicycle theft21.890.00%
Shoplifting21.260.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%
Burglary11.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.66275.00%
Other theft59.46400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.1550.00%
Burglary21.89100.00%
Shoplifting21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences49.46-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson32.52-25.00%
Public order21.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-75.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.0844.44%
Anti-social behaviour88.2060.00%
Shoplifting45.05-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.52-50.00%
Public order32.52-40.00%
Burglary21.89100.00%
Drugs11.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences927.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.680.00%
Shoplifting75.050.00%
Public order54.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.150.00%
Other theft43.150.00%
Vehicle crime22.520.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Burglary11.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20238

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
September 20235

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
September 20237

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
July 202412
June 20245
May 20245
April 202426
February 202411
January 202415
December 20234
November 202313
September 20239

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
September 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
December 20232
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
December 20231
November 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Front Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Ash Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 3. Ramsey Close
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 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. Pine Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Laurel Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bent House Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Mill House Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Cuthbert Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Hilda Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Habgood Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Maple Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Lantern Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Turnbull Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1