DH1 2GZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 2GZ

DH1 2GZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.16 per 1,000 population. This DH1 2GZ 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 2GZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 2GZ, encompassing approximately 2272 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

DH1 2GZ 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

DH1 2GZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2228.16-4.35%
Shoplifting119.68-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson74.84-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.08-33.33%
Public order52.64150.00%
Other theft42.20100.00%
Drugs41.760.00%
Burglary21.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.9676.92%
Shoplifting1310.12-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour95.72125.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.9628.57%
Other theft23.96100.00%
Public order20.88-75.00%
Other crime10.88-83.33%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1725.5241.67%
Violence and sexual offences137.4844.44%
Public order85.72166.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.5240.00%
Other crime63.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.64-60.00%
Burglary11.76-80.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1223.3233.33%
Anti-social behaviour105.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.4028.57%
Burglary53.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.20-28.57%
Other theft32.20200.00%
Public order31.320.00%
Other crime21.32100.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1017.16900.00%
Shoplifting94.40-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson73.96-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences73.08-79.41%
Public order33.08-25.00%
Other crime11.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3429.923300.00%
Shoplifting1114.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.840.00%
Public order43.960.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-83.33%
Drugs10.440.00%

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 behaviour63.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.64-93.75%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.000.00%
Shoplifting87.0414.29%
Criminal damage and arson63.52200.00%
Other theft52.64-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.20-40.00%
Public order31.32200.00%
Burglary21.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.880.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

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 offences1618.4860.00%
Shoplifting77.04-22.22%
Other theft63.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6425.00%
Burglary42.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.76-50.00%
Public order10.88-50.00%
Drugs10.44-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.04-47.37%
Shoplifting94.4012.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.96-42.86%
Drugs41.76100.00%
Burglary41.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.76-63.64%
Other theft21.760.00%
Public order20.88-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.6446.15%
Anti-social behaviour118.3622.22%
Shoplifting84.84-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson73.52-30.00%
Public order53.08-16.67%
Burglary32.2050.00%
Drugs21.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1830.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences137.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.400.00%
Public order63.960.00%
Other theft52.640.00%
Other crime42.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Burglary20.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20245
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
September 202310

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20244
June 202410
May 202410
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 202311
September 20239

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202417
June 202412
May 20249
April 202411
February 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
September 202318

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202423
July 202413
June 20249
May 20247
April 202434
March 20241
February 202416
January 202416
December 202310
November 202319
September 202313

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 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 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
September 20236

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
September 20235

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

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 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 2GZ 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. Laurel Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bent House Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Mill House Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 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
  • 17. Turnbull Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Saint Joseph'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Peel Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1