DH1 2XQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 2XQ

DH1 2XQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.32 per 1,000 population. This DH1 2XQ 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 2XQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 2XQ, encompassing approximately 1939 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH1 2XQ area, explore the DH1 2XQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH1 2XQ area, visit the DH1 2XQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DH1 2XQ 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
  • Ash Avenue with total crimes: 6

DH1 2XQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.32-16.67%
Shoplifting117.73-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson65.67-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.090.00%
Other theft42.5833.33%
Public order42.06100.00%
Drugs42.060.00%
Burglary22.060.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1825.77260.00%
Shoplifting139.28-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson86.7014.29%
Anti-social behaviour54.1266.67%
Other theft32.58200.00%
Public order21.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1824.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.2840.00%
Public order63.61100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.09-50.00%
Burglary32.58-40.00%
Other crime31.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-70.00%
Other theft11.55-83.33%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1228.3533.33%
Violence and sexual offences106.1942.86%
Anti-social behaviour105.1525.00%
Other theft65.15200.00%
Burglary53.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.58-37.50%
Public order32.580.00%
Robbery21.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting920.62-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson84.64-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour84.12166.67%
Violence and sexual offences74.12-78.79%
Public order33.61-50.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Other crime11.03-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3336.083200.00%
Shoplifting1117.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.670.00%
Public order64.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.09-66.67%
Other theft21.550.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.15350.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.64-95.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.8417.65%
Shoplifting910.3128.57%
Other theft54.64-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.58300.00%
Burglary32.06-25.00%
Public order31.55200.00%
Drugs21.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.6888.89%
Other theft78.76600.00%
Shoplifting73.61-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.610.00%
Burglary43.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.06-75.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Drugs10.52-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.10-47.06%
Shoplifting94.6412.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.64-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.09-33.33%
Drugs32.0650.00%
Public order31.55-40.00%
Burglary21.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1726.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.760.00%
Shoplifting85.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.120.00%
Public order53.090.00%
Drugs22.580.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 20245
May 20248
April 20249
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
February 20245
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248
April 20243
March 20249
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202418
June 202412
May 20249
April 202411
February 20249
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247
April 202433
March 20241
February 202420
January 202417
December 20239
November 202317

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH1 2XQ 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. Ash Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 4. Ramsey Close
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Oak Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Bent House Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Mill House Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Damson Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Cuthbert Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Hilda Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Habgood Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Maple Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Lantern Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Turnbull Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Saint Joseph'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bevan Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Peel Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1