DRAGON LANE, DH1 2RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 2RH

DRAGON LANE, DH1 2RH, County Durham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.64 per 1,000 population. This DH1 2RH 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 2RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 2RH, encompassing approximately 1163 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH1 2RH area, explore the DH1 2RH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH1 2RH area, visit the DH1 2RH 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

DH1 2RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dragon Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Mill House Court with total crimes: 2

DRAGON LANE, DH1 2RH 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
Shoplifting620.64-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour45.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.4433.33%
Other theft33.4450.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.58-33.33%
Burglary21.720.00%
Drugs11.720.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

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
Shoplifting1321.5018.18%
Criminal damage and arson311.1850.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.580.00%
Other theft21.72100.00%
Public order11.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

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
Shoplifting1119.7810.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.46-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour22.58-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%
Public order21.72-33.33%
Other theft11.72-66.67%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Burglary10.86-80.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1033.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.6075.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.0275.00%
Burglary56.02400.00%
Public order34.3050.00%
Other theft32.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.58-33.33%
Robbery11.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1025.7942.86%
Violence and sexual offences48.60-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour43.440.00%
Vehicle crime33.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5850.00%
Other theft32.5850.00%
Public order22.58-50.00%
Burglary11.72-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1435.251300.00%
Shoplifting712.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.02-50.00%
Public order43.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Burglary21.720.00%
Other theft21.720.00%
Other crime11.720.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.74166.67%
Violence and sexual offences16.88-88.89%

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
Shoplifting930.9512.50%
Violence and sexual offences97.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.740.00%
Other theft33.44-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.580.00%
Burglary32.5850.00%
Vehicle crime22.58100.00%
Public order21.720.00%
Possession of weapons11.720.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.79-10.00%
Shoplifting87.74-38.46%
Other theft46.88300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.44-62.50%
Public order22.58-50.00%
Burglary21.720.00%
Vehicle crime11.720.00%
Drugs10.86-75.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1336.1185.71%
Violence and sexual offences1011.18150.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.60-20.00%
Drugs46.88300.00%
Public order43.4433.33%
Other crime13.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1028.37100.00%
Shoplifting78.60-56.25%
Burglary46.02300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.440.00%
Public order33.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.58-33.33%
Drugs11.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Other theft10.86-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1630.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.440.00%
Other theft32.580.00%
Other crime12.580.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Public order10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 202310
September 20235

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202411
June 202410
May 202410
April 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 202313
November 20237
September 202316

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 202414
March 20241
February 20249
January 20249
December 202310
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 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
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH1 2RH 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. Mill House Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bevan Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Peel Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Moor Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Oxfordshire Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Eden Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Alma Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Cambridgeshire Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1