DH1 2HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 2HN

DH1 2HN, County Durham has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.47 per 1,000 population. This DH1 2HN 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 2HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 2HN, encompassing approximately 1386 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

DH1 2HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dragon Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Cedar Close with total crimes: 2

DH1 2HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting619.47-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour44.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.8833.33%
Other theft32.8850.00%
Public order22.16100.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1318.7518.18%
Criminal damage and arson39.3750.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Other theft21.44100.00%
Public order11.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1115.8610.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Other theft11.44-66.67%
Burglary10.72-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1020.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.330.00%
Other theft32.880.00%
Burglary32.1650.00%
Public order22.160.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1020.1942.86%
Anti-social behaviour47.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.88-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson32.16200.00%
Other theft32.1650.00%
Public order22.16-50.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

In April 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 offences1125.240.00%
Shoplifting77.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.05-42.86%
Public order42.880.00%
Burglary22.880.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.05250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting924.5212.50%
Violence and sexual offences96.4928.57%
Criminal damage and arson46.490.00%
Other theft32.880.00%
Burglary32.1650.00%
Public order22.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting818.75-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences75.77-46.15%
Other theft35.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.16-66.67%
Public order21.44-50.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Drugs10.72-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1333.1785.71%
Violence and sexual offences139.37333.33%
Anti-social behaviour69.37-25.00%
Drugs44.33300.00%
Public order42.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.880.00%
Burglary21.44-50.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour821.630.00%
Shoplifting75.770.00%
Burglary45.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.880.00%
Public order32.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20238

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202411
June 202410
May 202410
April 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 202313
November 20237

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 202411
February 20249
January 20247
December 202313
November 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dragon Lane
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Cedar Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wiltshire Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Bevan Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Peel Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Moor Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Alder Lea Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Yewbank Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Oxfordshire Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Eden Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Alma Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1