DH2 1HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 1HT

DH2 1HT, County Durham has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.31 per 1,000 population. This DH2 1HT 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 1HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 1HT, encompassing approximately 1507 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH2 1HT area, explore the DH2 1HT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH2 1HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pelton Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Barbary Close with total crimes: 1
  • Ascot Place with total crimes: 1

DH2 1HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.31100.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary26.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33100.00%
Public order21.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.33-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.66-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.93100.00%
Public order35.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.99-57.14%
Other crime21.99100.00%
Bicycle theft11.330.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.9475.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.640.00%
Public order32.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.99-33.33%
Burglary11.330.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.63-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson32.6550.00%
Drugs11.99-50.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.97200.00%
Drugs21.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Shoplifting11.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.2975.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.98300.00%
Vehicle crime12.65-50.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.31200.00%
Vehicle crime21.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.66-85.71%
Public order10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.300.00%
Possession of weapons14.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20249
February 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20248
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

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 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
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pelton Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Barbary Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ascot Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Ouston Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lyne Close
    Total1
    Other theft1