PELTON LANE, DH2 1HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 1HZ

PELTON LANE, DH2 1HZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.88 per 1,000 population. This DH2 1HZ 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 1HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 1HZ, encompassing approximately 1239 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 crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH2 1HZ 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

PELTON LANE, DH2 1HZ 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 crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.88150.00%
Other crime14.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Public order10.81-66.67%

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 order38.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.42100.00%
Bicycle theft11.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%

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 behaviour1016.95100.00%
Public order38.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.42100.00%
Other crime21.610.00%
Bicycle theft11.610.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.81-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.9175.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.650.00%
Public order34.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.42-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson49.68100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.23-55.56%
Drugs23.230.00%
Public order11.610.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.26-33.33%
Drugs21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Shoplifting21.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.30-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson34.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4250.00%
Vehicle crime12.420.00%
Public order10.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.07600.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.04200.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.42-85.71%
Public order10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.490.00%
Other crime25.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Possession of weapons11.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 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 20241
June 20247
May 20244
April 20249
February 20246
January 20247
December 20231
November 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
November 20232

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 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 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 1HZ 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