YOUNG STREET, DH1 2JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 2JU

YOUNG STREET, DH1 2JU, County Durham has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.86 per 1,000 population. This DH1 2JU 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 2JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 2JU, encompassing approximately 3359 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 2JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back Wynyard Grove with total crimes: 24
  • Mackintosh Court with total crimes: 7
  • Ramsey Close with total crimes: 6

YOUNG STREET, DH1 2JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2117.86-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences116.25-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson73.270.00%
Public order52.0866.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.49-16.67%
Other theft31.49-25.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2718.758.00%
Violence and sexual offences168.0460.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.76-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.080.00%
Other theft41.7933.33%
Public order31.1950.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2517.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.68-14.29%
Other theft31.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2516.37-13.79%
Violence and sexual offences107.44-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour72.98-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson62.08500.00%
Other crime21.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.30-83.33%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2917.567.41%
Anti-social behaviour118.63175.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.27-15.38%
Public order63.2750.00%
Other crime11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-83.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2718.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences138.040.00%
Burglary73.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.79-42.86%
Public order41.190.00%
Other crime11.190.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour72.680.00%
Vehicle crime12.080.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2418.759.09%
Violence and sexual offences147.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.17133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.0840.00%
Burglary42.080.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2214.5937.50%
Violence and sexual offences76.55-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.08-44.44%
Burglary41.49-69.23%
Other theft31.19-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Bicycle theft30.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-80.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1618.4633.33%
Burglary134.76225.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime52.6866.67%
Other theft41.49100.00%
Public order41.19-42.86%
Drugs11.190.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.731700.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.360.00%
Shoplifting125.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.570.00%
Public order72.680.00%
Burglary42.080.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
February 20243
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 202411
April 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 20243
November 202317

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202410
June 202410
May 202411
April 202413
February 202414
January 20247
December 20239
November 202318
October 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 228 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202427
July 202425
June 202425
May 202429
April 202427
February 202424
January 202422
December 202316
November 202312

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20249
June 20246
May 20241
April 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20239

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 202313
November 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242

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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Back Wynyard Grove
    Total24
    Shoplifting21
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Mackintosh Court
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 3. Ramsey Close
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Laurel Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heaviside Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Maynard'S Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Sunderland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Annand Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Maple Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Green Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. West View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Giles Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Edge Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Edward Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Churchill Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Young Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Turnbull Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Saint Joseph'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gort Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Cunningham Place
    Total1
    Other crime1