TWELFTH AVENUE, DH2 2BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 2BW

TWELFTH AVENUE, DH2 2BW, County Durham has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.23 per 1,000 population. This DH2 2BW 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 2BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 2BW, encompassing approximately 2600 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

DH2 2BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fife Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Glencoe Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Fourth Avenue with total crimes: 4

TWELFTH AVENUE, DH2 2BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.2337.50%
Violence and sexual offences84.2314.29%
Criminal damage and arson63.08100.00%
Other theft32.3150.00%
Other crime21.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-75.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.6933.33%
Shoplifting83.08-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.08-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.690.00%
Other crime31.1550.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.0711.11%
Violence and sexual offences83.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.08200.00%
Bicycle theft22.310.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.84125.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.4614.29%
Anti-social behaviour23.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.46-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.69-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.5433.33%
Shoplifting41.54-69.23%
Burglary11.540.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1312.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.69-62.50%
Other theft11.150.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.2360.00%
Public order13.080.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.1510.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.23166.67%
Shoplifting83.08-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour53.08150.00%
Burglary31.920.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.31100.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.38-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson33.85-50.00%
Public order21.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-33.33%
Other theft10.77-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.00-10.00%
Shoplifting76.9240.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.6920.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3150.00%
Other theft21.15-50.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.3842.86%
Criminal damage and arson57.690.00%
Shoplifting51.92-77.27%
Other theft41.92100.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-60.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2222.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences148.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.920.00%
Public order41.920.00%
Drugs31.540.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202410
June 20249
May 20244
April 202413
February 20248
January 202414
December 20237
November 20235
September 202322

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
February 20242
September 20233

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
February 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
September 20235

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 20248
February 202411
January 202410
December 202318
November 202320
September 202314

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fife Avenue
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Glencoe Avenue
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Fourth Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hedworth Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Bede Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Tuart Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. The Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. The Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cragside
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hilda Park
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. South Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Viador
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Bede Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Jacques Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Twelfth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1