DH1 2XL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 2XL

DH1 2XL, County Durham has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.88 per 1,000 population. This DH1 2XL 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 2XL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 2XL, encompassing approximately 1004 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DH1 2XL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dragon Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Front Street with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

DH1 2XL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1126.88-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson410.9533.33%
Other theft43.98100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.98-66.67%
Burglary22.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.99100.00%
Vehicle crime11.990.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1328.87-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences912.94350.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.96200.00%
Other theft22.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.99-50.00%
Public order11.00-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1730.8641.67%
Public order316.9250.00%
Burglary22.99-60.00%
Other crime21.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.99-80.00%
Other theft11.00-66.67%
Theft from the person11.000.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1235.8433.33%
Burglary511.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.9825.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.9833.33%
Other theft33.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9950.00%
Public order22.990.00%
Robbery11.990.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting922.90-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson48.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.98-83.33%
Public order22.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Other theft11.99-50.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1834.840.00%
Shoplifting1117.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.950.00%
Other theft21.990.00%
Drugs11.990.00%
Public order11.000.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.9950.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1030.8611.11%
Shoplifting89.9614.29%
Other theft47.96-20.00%
Burglary33.98-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.99-33.33%
Drugs11.990.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences929.8750.00%
Shoplifting78.96-12.50%
Other theft56.97400.00%
Burglary44.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.9850.00%
Public order12.990.00%
Drugs11.000.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting821.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.99-60.00%
Drugs11.990.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences930.8650.00%
Shoplifting88.96-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour57.9666.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.98100.00%
Public order33.980.00%
Other theft12.99-66.67%
Burglary11.000.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1532.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences614.930.00%
Public order35.970.00%
Other theft32.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.990.00%
Other crime11.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
February 20243
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202417
June 202412
May 20249
April 202411
February 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
September 202315

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 202418
February 202410
January 20249
December 20236
November 20239
September 20236

A total of 4 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
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231
September 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 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 2 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
February 20241

A total of 4 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dragon Lane
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Front Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Bent House Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Damson Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hilda Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cambridgeshire Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1