DH2 2AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 2AQ

DH2 2AQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.44 per 1,000 population. This DH2 2AQ 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 2AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 2AQ, encompassing approximately 2284 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH2 2AQ area, explore the DH2 2AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DH2 2AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pelton Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Glencoe Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Cragside with total crimes: 2

DH2 2AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.44600.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.0633.33%
Other crime21.75-33.33%
Public order10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.570.00%
Other crime31.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-81.82%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.88450.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.82-57.14%
Other crime21.310.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2575.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.060.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.94-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75100.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.19200.00%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.6333.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.750.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In February 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 offences87.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.0033.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.250.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences99.19-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour43.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75-33.33%
Other theft20.88-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.38266.67%
Other theft44.82100.00%
Public order31.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-50.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
February 20248
January 202412
December 20239
November 202311
September 20233

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 202411
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 2AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pelton Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Glencoe Avenue
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Cragside
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lingholme
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hilda Park
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Cherrytree Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Twelfth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1