HILDA CLOSE, DH1 2FY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 2FY

HILDA CLOSE, DH1 2FY, County Durham has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.98 per 1,000 population. This DH1 2FY 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 2FY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 2FY, encompassing approximately 1639 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH1 2FY area, explore the DH1 2FY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH1 2FY area, visit the DH1 2FY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DH1 2FY 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
  • Ash Avenue with total crimes: 6

HILDA CLOSE, DH1 2FY 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1935.98-5.00%
Shoplifting1111.59-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson66.71-25.00%
Other theft53.6666.67%
Public order53.05400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.050.00%
Drugs42.440.00%
Burglary22.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2030.4966.67%
Shoplifting1312.20-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson87.9360.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.880.00%
Other theft32.44200.00%
Other crime11.83-83.33%
Public order10.61-83.33%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1732.9341.67%
Violence and sexual offences1210.3771.43%
Other crime67.320.00%
Public order63.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.05-50.00%
Burglary22.44-60.00%
Other theft11.22-75.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1229.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour87.3214.29%
Violence and sexual offences74.8840.00%
Burglary54.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.050.00%
Other theft43.05300.00%
Public order32.440.00%
Robbery21.830.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting918.91-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour75.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.27-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences53.05-82.76%
Public order33.05-25.00%
Other theft11.83-50.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2936.592800.00%
Shoplifting1117.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.710.00%
Public order45.490.00%
Other theft22.440.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Drugs11.220.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.27200.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.66-93.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1525.00-6.25%
Shoplifting89.1514.29%
Other theft44.88-20.00%
Burglary32.44-25.00%
Drugs21.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.220.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.17100.00%
Shoplifting79.76-12.50%
Other theft54.27400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.050.00%
Burglary42.440.00%
Public order12.44-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In December 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 offences817.69-50.00%
Shoplifting84.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.88-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson32.44-40.00%
Public order21.83-50.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1628.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.760.00%
Shoplifting85.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.880.00%
Public order43.050.00%
Burglary32.440.00%
Other theft11.830.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 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 20233

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20249
February 20242
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 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

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.40 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

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
July 202412
June 20247
May 20245
April 202429
March 20241
February 202415
January 202416
December 20238
November 202316

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 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 20243
May 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 2FY 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. Ash Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 4. Ramsey Close
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Oak Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Fir Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Pine Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bent House Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Mill House Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. Damson Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Cuthbert Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hilda Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Habgood Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Maple Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Lantern Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1