DH2 1HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 1HU

DH2 1HU, County Durham has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.41 per 1,000 population. This DH2 1HU 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 1HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 1HU, encompassing approximately 1619 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH2 1HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pelton Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Ernest Street with total crimes: 3
  • Barbary Close with total crimes: 1

DH2 1HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.41150.00%
Other theft23.09100.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Public order10.62-66.67%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order38.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.85-33.33%
Burglary21.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.82100.00%
Public order36.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.85-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Other crime21.23100.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.940.00%
Public order33.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-50.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.41-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson42.4733.33%
Drugs22.470.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

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 offences912.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.850.00%
Drugs21.850.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.850.00%

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 offences78.6440.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.94400.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.09-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

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 behaviour34.94200.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-87.50%
Public order10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.640.00%
Other crime24.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.62-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.090.00%
Burglary22.470.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20231
November 20238
September 20236

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 202410
June 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
September 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 1HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pelton Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ernest Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Barbary Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fieldside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ascot Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Ouston Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lyne Close
    Total1
    Other theft1