KINGSWAY VILLAS, DH2 1LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 1LY

KINGSWAY VILLAS, DH2 1LY, County Durham has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.29 per 1,000 population. This DH2 1LY 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 1LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 1LY, encompassing approximately 1929 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH2 1LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Orchard Street with total crimes: 3
  • Hylton Terrace with total crimes: 3

KINGSWAY VILLAS, DH2 1LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.15-50.00%
Shoplifting31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56-66.67%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson610.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.11-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences43.11-63.64%
Burglary22.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.5183.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.7075.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.6333.33%
Other theft22.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.560.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.4028.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.67-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson42.0733.33%
Other crime22.07100.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour915.5528.57%
Violence and sexual offences74.670.00%
Burglary43.630.00%
Vehicle crime32.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Other crime11.560.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.1516.67%
Shoplifting13.63-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.5960.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.1150.00%
Other theft33.110.00%
Other crime21.56100.00%
Shoplifting21.04-50.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.81-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.590.00%
Shoplifting42.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.07-60.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.3716.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.63400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.59100.00%
Burglary22.07-33.33%
Public order11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.810.00%
Vehicle crime33.110.00%
Burglary31.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 202411
June 20246
May 20249
April 20247
February 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Orchard Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Hylton Terrace
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mossway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Greenacres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sandyford
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Station Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1