DH1 2LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 2LF

DH1 2LF, County Durham has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.31 per 1,000 population. This DH1 2LF 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 2LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 2LF, encompassing approximately 3426 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH1 2LF area, explore the DH1 2LF 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: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 2LF 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
  • Ash Avenue with total crimes: 6

DH1 2LF 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 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2121.31-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences196.1311.76%
Criminal damage and arson85.550.00%
Public order62.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.750.00%
Drugs41.750.00%
Other theft31.17-40.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2719.558.00%
Violence and sexual offences177.8813.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.96-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour62.330.00%
Other theft51.7525.00%
Public order31.46-40.00%
Other crime10.88-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2521.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences157.3087.50%
Criminal damage and arson114.3857.14%
Anti-social behaviour63.21-40.00%
Public order51.75150.00%
Other theft41.460.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2517.22-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour107.30-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences82.92-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson72.33600.00%
Other crime22.04100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Public order20.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2918.977.41%
Anti-social behaviour138.46225.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.79-35.00%
Public order63.7920.00%
Other crime11.75-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2722.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences207.881900.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.840.00%
Burglary82.330.00%
Public order52.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46-60.00%
Other crime31.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour103.5042.86%
Violence and sexual offences12.92-92.86%
Other theft10.29-66.67%

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
Shoplifting2419.559.09%
Violence and sexual offences147.007.69%
Criminal damage and arson84.0960.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.3375.00%
Burglary42.040.00%
Other theft31.17-25.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2216.9329.41%
Violence and sexual offences136.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.79-50.00%
Other theft41.4633.33%
Burglary41.17-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour41.17100.00%
Bicycle theft31.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1720.7241.67%
Violence and sexual offences134.96-38.10%
Burglary133.79116.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.7911.11%
Public order52.92-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.4633.33%
Other theft31.1750.00%
Drugs30.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-90.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.222000.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.130.00%
Shoplifting125.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.500.00%
Public order72.630.00%
Burglary62.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.750.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
February 20243
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 202413
April 20244
March 202410
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 202320

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202411
June 20247
May 20241
April 20248
February 20248
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 202415
June 20248
May 202413
April 202420
March 20241
February 202414
January 202413
December 202313
November 202321
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 229 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.90 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 202317
November 202312

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
April 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 202313
November 20236

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 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 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 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 2LF 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. Ash Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 4. Ramsey Close
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Pine Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Laurel Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whitwell Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Maynard'S Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Sunderland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Mill House Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. Annand Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Maple Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Lantern Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Green Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Edge Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Edward Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Churchill Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Young Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Turnbull Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Saint Joseph'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gort Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Cunningham Place
    Total1
    Other crime1