DH2 1HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 1HS

DH2 1HS, County Durham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.16 per 1,000 population. This DH2 1HS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH2 postcode area, which has experienced 190 crimes and a crime rate of 6.20 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH2 1HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 1HS, encompassing approximately 2151 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH2 1HS area, explore the DH2 1HS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH2 1HS area, visit the DH2 1HS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH2 1HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Pelton Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Ernest Street with total crimes: 3

DH2 1HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.16120.00%
Shoplifting45.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.30-44.44%
Burglary32.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-25.00%
Public order31.39-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1419.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.5112.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.18100.00%
Public order41.86300.00%
Other theft21.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.69-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.72133.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.25-66.67%
Other crime20.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.5511.11%
Criminal damage and arson64.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.79-70.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1015.8166.67%
Violence and sexual offences94.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.180.00%
Vehicle crime41.860.00%
Shoplifting31.86200.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.25-25.00%
Shoplifting12.79-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.72200.00%
Other theft32.790.00%
Vehicle crime21.39100.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Shoplifting20.93-50.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.0983.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.110.00%
Shoplifting42.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.860.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.37-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour62.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.020.00%
Burglary36.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 202410
April 20249
February 202411
January 202411
December 20236
November 202313

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 202414
June 20247
May 20243
April 202410
March 20246
February 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH2 1HS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pelton Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ernest Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Orchard Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Hylton Terrace
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barbary Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fieldside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ascot Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Ouston Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Lyne Close
    Total1
    Other theft1