DH1 2RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 2RB

DH1 2RB, County Durham has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.81 per 1,000 population. This DH1 2RB 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 2RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 2RB, encompassing approximately 877 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 2RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dragon Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Damson Way with total crimes: 1
  • Oxfordshire Drive with total crimes: 1

DH1 2RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting414.81-20.00%
Other theft34.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.420.00%
Burglary13.420.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting512.53-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences45.700.00%
Other theft14.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.1120.00%
Burglary16.84-50.00%
Public order11.140.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting514.81-16.67%
Other theft25.70100.00%
Burglary22.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%
Public order11.14-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.140.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting614.8120.00%
Public order26.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.280.00%
Other theft12.280.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.390.00%
Possession of weapons15.700.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.280.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting515.9566.67%
Burglary25.700.00%
Other theft22.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.28100.00%
Drugs12.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting310.25-62.50%
Burglary23.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.14-66.67%
Drugs11.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting414.81-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Other theft12.280.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.110.00%
Other theft12.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
September 20238

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dragon Lane
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Damson Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Oxfordshire Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Cambridgeshire Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Shropshire Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1