THE AVENUE, DH1 4ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 4ED

THE AVENUE, DH1 4ED, County Durham has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.96 per 1,000 population. This DH1 4ED 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 4ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 4ED, encompassing approximately 4230 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH1 4ED area, explore the DH1 4ED Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

DH1 4ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 26
  • Station Bank with total crimes: 22
  • New Street with total crimes: 6

THE AVENUE, DH1 4ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.9640.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.62-6.67%
Public order103.31-28.57%
Shoplifting102.36-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson52.36-44.44%
Other theft31.18-25.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.2053.85%
Anti-social behaviour154.7350.00%
Public order143.5575.00%
Shoplifting113.31-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.60800.00%
Other theft42.13100.00%
Theft from the person10.95-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.538.33%
Shoplifting123.0771.43%
Anti-social behaviour102.84-61.54%
Public order82.3614.29%
Drugs21.890.00%
Possession of weapons20.47-33.33%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2615.3636.84%
Violence and sexual offences126.15-45.45%
Public order72.8416.67%
Shoplifting71.6575.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.650.00%
Other theft30.95200.00%
Possession of weapons30.71200.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.42120.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.2046.15%
Public order64.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42300.00%
Shoplifting40.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Other theft10.47-80.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.07900.00%
Shoplifting82.360.00%
Public order61.890.00%
Other theft51.420.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour133.31-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences13.07-87.50%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.6416.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.31-52.94%
Shoplifting81.89166.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.89-25.00%
Public order30.71-40.00%
Drugs20.71-33.33%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Other theft20.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.05142.86%
Anti-social behaviour124.02140.00%
Public order52.84400.00%
Other theft41.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.95300.00%
Drugs30.950.00%
Shoplifting30.71200.00%
Burglary20.71-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary106.62233.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.36-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour51.65-54.55%
Other crime21.180.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.24-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.070.00%
Shoplifting52.600.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202420
July 202413
June 202412
May 202422
April 202410
March 20241
February 20248
January 202417
December 20237
November 202313

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 202410
June 202426
May 202419
April 202413
March 202413
February 202414
January 202412
December 20235
November 202311

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202412
June 20247
May 20244
April 20248
February 20248
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
February 20242

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 202310
November 20233

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH1 4ED postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total26
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Station Bank
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. New Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Neville Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Castle Chare
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 6. Mitchell Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Lambton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ainsley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Redhills Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Juniper Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. The Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. May Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Lawson Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Summerville
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. St Margaret'S Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pimlico
    Total1
    Public order1